exchangeable

[ iks-cheyn-juh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being exchanged.

Other Words From

• ex·changea·bili·ty noun
• ex·changea·bly adverb
• nonex·changea·bili·ty noun
• nonex·changea·ble adjective
• unex·changea·bili·ty noun
• unex·changea·ble adjective
• unex·changea·ble·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exchangeable¹

First recorded in 1650–75; exchange + -able

Synonym Study

Exchangeable, interchangeable apply to something that may replace something else. That which is exchangeable may be exchanged for money, credit, or other purchases to the amount of the original purchase: These dishes are exchangeable if you find they are not satisfactory. Interchangeable applies to those things capable of being reciprocally put in each other's place: Standard parts are interchangeable.

Example Sentences

Results showed the level of exchangeable manganese -- the part of manganese that plants can use as nutrients -- determined how much carbon was stored in boreal forest soil.

From Science Daily

A large chunk of your money is now tied up in the house, which is not easily exchangeable for cash.

From Salon

Constellation owns around 35.7% of Canopy's common stock, which it intends to convert into exchangeable shares.

From Reuters

The majority of tickets purchased before the Queen's death will be exchangeable or refundable until 18:00 the day before travel, with no administration charge.

From BBC

The Italian dressing here is a sure win, but that is easily exchangeable, too.

From Washington Post