fungible
/ˈfʌndʒɪbl/
Group 12Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable GRE
Example in Context
The court ruled that the commodities were fungible, meaning any equivalent quantity could satisfy the contractual obligation.
Synonyms
replaceableinterchangeableequivalent
Etymology
Items capable of being 'performed' or exchanged without losing value.
- fungi (Latin) — to perform
- -ble (Latin) — capable of
Memory Aid
🏠Sounds like “fun gable”
Imagine a FUN GABLE house where you can swap the roof with ANYONE's house — that’s FUNGIBLE!
Visual Association
🔄Two people swapping identical coins at a marketplace, both smiling at the easy exchange.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “fungible” mean on the GRE?
fungible (adjective) means “Replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable”. The court ruled that the commodities were fungible, meaning any equivalent quantity could satisfy the contractual obligation.
How to remember “fungible” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “fungible” sounds like “fun gable”. Imagine a FUN GABLE house where you can swap the roof with ANYONE's house — that’s FUNGIBLE!
What are synonyms for “fungible”?
Common synonyms: replaceable, interchangeable, equivalent.