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interchangeable
adjective /ˌɪn.təˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bl̩/
/-t̬ɚ-/ Definition
› able to be exchanged with each other without making any difference or without being noticed: interchangeable parts The terms 'drinking problem' and 'alcohol abuse' are often interchangeable.Similar and the sameDescribing people with the same qualities interchangeably
/-bli/ adverb Similar and the sameDescribing people with the same qualities
(Definition of interchangeable adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -esque suffix
- a level playing field idiom
- affinity noun
- akin adjective
- alike adjective
- alike adverb
- echo noun (SIMILAR DETAIL)
- equivalent noun
- evenly adverb (EQUALLY)
- every inch idiom
- firm adjective (FIXED)
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