commutate

com·mu·tate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kom-yuh-teyt]
- /ˈkɒm yəˌteɪt/
- /kˈɒmjuːtˌeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kom-yuh-teyt]
- /ˈkɒm yəˌteɪt/

Definitions of commutate word

verb commutate to reverse the direction of (an electric current) 3
verb commutate to convert (an alternating current) into a direct current 3
verb transitive commutate to repeatedly reverse the direction of (an electric current), esp. in a motor that uses direct current as its power source or in a generator that produces direct current 3
verb with object commutate to reverse the direction of (a current or currents), as by a commutator. 1
verb with object commutate to convert (alternating current) into direct current by use of a commutator. 1
noun commutate Regulate or reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current), especially to make it a direct current. 1

See all 12 definitions of commutate

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Origin of commutate

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1645-55; back formation from commutation

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Parts of speech for Commutate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Commutate

commutate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

commutate usage trend in Literature

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