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ADJECTIVE (2)

1. (mathematics, logic) such that the arguments or roles can be interchanged;
- Example: "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;
- Example: "interchangeable electric outlets"
- Example: "interchangeable parts"
[syn: exchangeable, interchangeable, similar, standardized, standardised]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Interchangeable \In`ter*change"a*ble\, a. [Cf. OF.
   entrechangeable.]
   [1913 Webster]
   1. Admitting of exchange or mutual substitution.
      "Interchangeable warrants." --Bacon.
      [1913 Webster]

   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.
      [1913 Webster]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

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]