interchanging
|in-ter-chang-ing|
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/ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
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/ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
(interchange)
exchange or alternate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interchange' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enterchaungen,' where 'enter-' meant 'between' and 'chaungen' meant 'to change.'
Historical Evolution
'enterchaungen' transformed into the modern English word 'interchange' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to change between,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45
