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replaceable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɹiˈpɫeɪsəbəɫ// UK //ɹɪplˈeɪsəbəl// re·place·able

adj. able to be taken out and put back in again. You use this to describe parts of a machine or people who can be easily swapped for others.

adj. capable of being substituted or substituted for by another person or thing. Often used to describe components in a system or individuals in a workforce.


SIMPLE

The battery is a replaceable part.

CONTEXTUAL

The company hired a replaceable staff member to handle the temporary increase in customer service calls.

COMPLEX

In many modern manufacturing plants, the use of replaceable components allows for rapid maintenance without the need for specialized tools or extensive training.

Antonyms
Origin

From replace + -able.

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