Word
replaceable
Phoneticsre·place·able
US/ˌɹiˈpɫeɪsəbəɫ/
UK/ɹɪplˈeɪsəbəl/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The battery is a replaceable part.”
“The company hired a replaceable staff member to handle the temporary increase in customer service calls.”
“In many modern manufacturing plants, the use of replaceable components allows for rapid maintenance without the need for specialized tools or extensive training.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“If they cannot add value beyond what AI can produce alone, their work may be replaceable.” “He told me I was easily replaceable and showed me pictures and letters from the other women who wanted him, so I would cry and try to be a better girlfriend.” Etymology
From replace + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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