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Interchangeable

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Context SensitivePlay
Some interchangeable items may be context-specific; suitable in one situation but not another. SlideScrews of the same size are interchangeable, but not necessarily in precision machinery.
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Non-universalPlay
Not everything similar is interchangeable. Some items or concepts may look similar but have unique characteristics. SlideNickels and quarters are similar coins, but not interchangeable when paying for an item.
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Beyond PhysicalPlay
Interchangeable also applies to ideas, like words or roles, that can be switched without changing the overall meaning. SlideThe words 'happy' and 'joyful' are often interchangeable in a sentence.