Meaning & use

replaceable

adjective·Everyday

Able to be replaced by another person or thing, especially one that serves the same purpose.

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The batteries are replaceable, so you never need to throw away the whole device.

No employee truly wants to feel entirely replaceable in the eyes of management.

A note on using this word

Replaceable is often used with 'easily' or 'not,' and its opposite, 'irreplaceable,' frequently describes something of unique, sentimental value.

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