Interchangeable

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪn.tərˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Definitions of interchangeable

noun a thing that can be interchanged with something else

Example Sentences

A1 In this game, the red and blue blocks are interchangeable.

A2 The teacher explained that 'car' and 'automobile' are interchangeable terms.

B1 The parts of this machine are interchangeable, making it easy to replace them if needed.

B2 The two brands of smartphones have interchangeable chargers, so you can use either one.

C1 The concept of time and space being interchangeable in physics can be difficult to grasp.

C2 The artist's use of color and texture in her paintings is so unique that they are not interchangeable with any other artist's work.

adjective capable of being interchanged or substituted

Example Sentences

A1 In the game, the red and blue blocks are interchangeable.

A2 These two ingredients are interchangeable in the recipe.

B1 The parts of the machine are interchangeable, making it easy to replace them.

B2 The different sizes of batteries are interchangeable in this device.

C1 The artist's paintings are so unique that they are not interchangeable with any other artist's work.

C2 The components of this computer are interchangeable, allowing for easy customization.

Examples of interchangeable in a Sentence

formal In this experiment, the two variables were found to be interchangeable in their effects on the outcome.

informal You can use either pen, they're interchangeable.

slang I can swap out these shoes for a different pair, they're interchangeable.

figurative In the world of fashion, trends are constantly evolving and styles become interchangeable over time.

Grammatical Forms of interchangeable

past tense

interchanged

plural

interchangeables

comparative

more interchangeable

superlative

most interchangeable

present tense

interchange

future tense

will interchange

perfect tense

have interchanged

continuous tense

is interchanging

singular

interchangeable

positive degree

interchangeable

infinitive

to interchange

gerund

interchanging

participle

interchanging

Origin and Evolution of interchangeable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'interchangeable' originated from the Latin word 'intercambiare', which means 'to exchange'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe items that could be exchanged or swapped with each other, the term 'interchangeable' has evolved to also denote things that are easily replaceable or interchangeable without affecting the overall function or quality.