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Interchangeable

usgb/ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/Volume
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Context Sensitive

Some interchangeable items may be context-specific; suitable in one situation but not another.

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Screws of the same size are interchangeable, but not necessarily in precision machinery.
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Non-universal

Not everything similar is interchangeable. Some items or concepts may look similar but have unique characteristics.

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Nickels and quarters are similar coins, but not interchangeable when paying for an item.
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Beyond Physical

Interchangeable also applies to ideas, like words or roles, that can be switched without changing the overall meaning.

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The words 'happy' and 'joyful' are often interchangeable in a sentence.
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