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interchangeable

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in·ter·change·a·ble  (ntr-chnj-bl)
adj.
That can be interchanged: interchangeable items of clothing; interchangeable automotive parts.

inter·changea·bili·ty, inter·changea·ble·ness n.
inter·changea·bly adv.

interchangeable
  • although, though - Although and though are interchangeable as conjunctions, but to start a clause, use although.
  • fungible - Interchangeable, returnable, or easily replaced.
  • convertible - If terms are interchangeable or synonymous, they are convertible.
  • inalienable, unalienable - Inalienable and unalienable are interchangeable for "unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor."
  • ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
    Adj.1.interchangeable - (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged; "the arguments of the symmetric relation, `is a sister of,' are interchangeable"
    logic - the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
    symmetric, symmetrical - having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
    2.interchangeable - capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability; "interchangeable electric outlets" "interchangeable parts"
    replaceable - capable of being replaced

    interchangeable
    adjective identical, the same, equivalent, synonymous, reciprocal, exchangeable, transposable, commutable His greatest innovation was the use of interchangeable parts.
    Translations
    interchangeable [ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒəbl] ADJintercambiable
    interchangeable [ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl] adjinterchangeable
    to be interchangeable with sth [objects] → être interchangeable avec qch; [ideas] → être interchangeable avec qch
    interchangeable
    adjaustauschbar; the front wheels are interchangeable with the back onesVorder- und Hinterräder sind austauschbar
    interchangeable [ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒəbl] adjintercambiabile


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This was our total armament, and doubtless the reader will observe that the weapons of each class were of the same make and calibre, so that the cartridges were interchangeable, a very important point.
Thus it happened that on this occasion Bulstrode became identified with Lydgate, and Lydgate with Tyke; and owing to this variety of interchangeable names for the chaplaincy question, diverse minds were enabled to form the same judgment concerning it.
And as the launch chug-chugged across the quiet harbour under the southern stars, Dag Daughtry would have risked and tossed his life into the bargain in a battle to continue to have and to hold the dog he had originally conceived of as being interchangeable for so many dozens of beer.
 
 
 
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