interchangeably-linked
|in-ter-change-a-bly-linked|
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/ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbli-lɪŋkt/
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/ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒəbli-lɪŋkt/
flexible connectivity
Etymology
'interchangeably-linked' originates from the combination of 'interchangeable' and 'linked', where 'interchangeable' comes from the Latin 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'cambiare' meaning 'to exchange', and 'linked' from the Old English 'hlencan' meaning 'to join'.
'interchangeably-linked' evolved from the concept of 'interchangeable' components being 'linked' together, emphasizing the flexibility and connectivity of modern systems.
Initially, it meant 'components that can be exchanged', but over time it evolved to emphasize the connectivity and flexibility of systems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected in such a way that the components can be exchanged or substituted for one another without affecting the overall function.
The two systems are interchangeably-linked, allowing for seamless integration.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 12:57