interchangeable

Adjective
Synonyms: exchangeablesimilarstandardizedstandardised

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  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”Synonyms: exchangeablesimilarstandardizedstandardised
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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]

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