Interchangeable INTERCHANGEABLE, a. That may be interchanged; that may
be given and taken mutually. 1. Following each other in alternate
succession; as the four interchangeable seasons.
interchangeable
adj 1: (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can
be interchanged; "the arguments of the symmetric
relation, `is a sister of,' are interchangeable"
2: capable of replacing or changing places with something else;
permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or
suitability; "interchangeable electric outlets"
"interchangeable parts" [syn: exchangeable,
interchangeable, similar, standardized, standardised]
interchangeable adjectiveDate: 14th century capable of being interchanged; especially
permitting mutual substitution <interchangeable parts>
• interchangeabilitynoun • interchangeablenessnoun • interchangeablyadverb
interchangeable
Things that are interchangeable can be exchanged with each other without it making
any difference.
Every part on the new models is interchangeable with those on the original.ADJ: oft ADJ with n
• interchangeablyThese expressions are often used interchangeably, but they do have different meanings.ADV: ADV after v
Interchangeable \In`ter*change"a*ble\, a. [Cf. OF.
entrechangeable.]
1. Admitting of exchange or mutual substitution.
``Interchangeable warrants.'' --Bacon.
2. Following each other in alternate succession; as, the four
interchangeable seasons. --Holder. --
In`ter*change"a*ble*ness, n. -- In`ter*change"a*bly,
adv.
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