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COMMUTATIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

(of a binary operation) independent of order; as in e.g.

Example:

a x b = b x a

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

independent (free from external control and constraint)

Domain category:

math; mathematics; maths (a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement)

Derivation:

commutate (reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current)

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