incommutable

adjective

in·​com·​mut·​able ˌin-kə-ˈmyü-tə-bəl How to pronounce incommutable (audio)
: not commutable: such as
a
: not interchangeable
incommutably adverb

Examples of incommutable in a Sentence

a traditionalist and staunch opponent of relativism, she argues that there is indeed a timeless and incommutable moral code by which all must abide

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin incommutabilis, from in- + commutabilis commutable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of incommutable was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Incommutable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incommutable. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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