Interchangeable
(adjective)
- Able to be used in place of something else.
- Identical or very similar in function.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from interchangeable, from the verb interchange (see interchange).
Examples:
- The parts are interchangeable and can be used in any model.
- The two products are interchangeable and can be used for the same purpose.
- The company produces interchangeable parts for different machines.
- The team's players are interchangeable and can play different positions.
- The words "interchangeable" and "substitutable" are often used interchangeably.