commutable

adjective

com·​mut·​able kə-ˈmyü-tə-bəl How to pronounce commutable (audio)
Synonyms of commutablenext
: capable of being commuted or interchanged

Word History

Etymology

Latin commutabilis, from commutare to exchange + -abilis -able

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“Commutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commutable. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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