fungible

[/ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/]
adjective
fungível
1. (Law/Economics) Capable of being replaced by another identical item; interchangeable with other items of the same type
Money is fungible because one dollar bill can be replaced by another dollar bill of equal value.
O dinheiro é fungível porque uma nota de um dólar pode ser substituída por outra nota de um dólar de igual valor.
2. (Law) Referring to goods that are measured or valued by quantity rather than by individual items
Wheat is a fungible commodity in agricultural markets.
O trigo é uma mercadoria fungível nos mercados agrícolas.
3. Able to be exchanged or substituted for something else of the same kind without loss of value
Oil barrels from different suppliers are considered fungible assets.
Barris de petróleo de diferentes fornecedores são considerados ativos fungíveis.
The term 'fungible' is highly specialized and primarily used in legal, financial, and commercial contexts. In Brazil, it gained prominence with the rise of digital currencies and blockchain technology, particularly in discussions about Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). The concept is essential in contract law and international trade, where understanding whether goods are fungible determines liability and compensation in case of loss or breach.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interchangeablereplaceablesubstitutableexchangeable
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-fungibleuniqueirreplaceablesingular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fungível
Standard legal and economic term used in financial and commercial contexts
Portugal
fungível
Same formal usage as in Brazilian Portuguese; commonly found in legal documents
United States (Legal)
fungible
Primarily used in contract law, securities, and commercial transactions

Related Words

fungibilitynon-fungible token (NFT)commodityinterchangeabilitysubstitute

Related Idioms & Phrases

fungible goods
fungible tokens
fungible assets
fungible commodities
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