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- [ri-pleys]
- /rɪˈpleɪs/
- /rɪˈpleɪsəbl/
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- [ri-pleys]
- /rɪˈpleɪs/
Definitions of replaceable word
- verb with object replaceable to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing): Electricity has replaced gas in lighting. 1
- verb with object replaceable to provide a substitute or equivalent in the place of: to replace a broken dish. 1
- verb with object replaceable to restore; return; make good: to replace a sum of money borrowed. 1
- verb with object replaceable to restore to a former or the proper place: to replace the vase on the table. 1
- adjective replaceable If something is replaceable, you can throw it away when it is finished and put a new one in its place. 0
- adjective replaceable If you say that someone is replaceable, you mean that they are not so important that someone else could not take their place. 0
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Origin of replaceable
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; re- + place
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Parts of speech for Replaceable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
replaceable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for replaceable
adj replaceable
- commutable — (of a punishment) capable of being reduced in severity
- disposable — designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up: disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter.
- fungible — (especially of goods) being of such nature or kind as to be freely exchangeable or replaceable, in whole or in part, for another of like nature or kind.
adjective replaceable
- consumable — Consumable goods are items which are intended to be bought, used, and then replaced.
- dispensable — capable of being dispensed with or done without; not necessary or essential.
- exchangeable — Able to be exchanged.
- expendable — (of an object) Designed to be used only once and then abandoned or destroyed.
Antonyms for replaceable
adj replaceable
- collectible — that can be collected
verb with object replaceable
- irreplaceable — incapable of being replaced; unique: an irreplaceable vase.
Top questions with replaceable
- which component is field replaceable in most mobile devices?
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