INTERCHANGEABLE DEFINITIONS - 7 definitions found
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] Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (2003) interchangeable adjective Date: 14th century capable of being interchanged; especially permitting mutual substitution <interchangeable parts> • interchangeability noun • interchangeableness noun • interchangeably adverb Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner\'s English Dictionary 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 • interchangeably These expressions are often used interchangeably, but they do have different meanings. ADV: ADV after v Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 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. Soule\'s Dictionary of English Synonyms interchangeable a. That may be interchanged, mutually exchangeable. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 59 Moby Thesaurus words for "interchangeable": alike, assignable, changeable, communicable, commutable, commutative, conductive, consignable, contagious, convertible, conveyable, equal, equalizing, equivalent, even, exchangeable, exchanged, expressable, give-and-take, impartable, indiscernible, indistinct, indistinctive, indistinguishable, interchanged, mailable, metathetic, movable, mutual, permutable, portable, portative, reciprocal, reciprocating, reciprocative, removable, retaliatory, returnable, standard, stereotyped, substitutable, swapped, switched, traded, transferable, transfusable, transmissible, transmissive, transmittable, transportable, transportative, transposable, transposed, undifferentiated, undiscriminated, undistinguishable, undistinguished, uniform, without distinction |
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