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English Dictionary: interchangeable by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
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"
    Synonym(s): exchangeable, interchangeable, similar, standardized, standardised
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Interchangeable \In`ter*change"a*ble\, a. [Cf. OF.
      entrechangeable.]
      1. Admitting of exchange or mutual substitution.
            [bd]Interchangeable warrants.[b8] --Bacon.
  
      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.
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