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commutated

com·mu·tate
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Transcription

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

Definitions of commutated word

  • verb with object commutated to reverse the direction of (a current or currents), as by a commutator. 1
  • verb with object commutated to convert (alternating current) into direct current by use of a commutator. 1
  • verb commutated simple past tense and past participle of commutate. 0

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Origin of commutated

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 Commutated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

commutated 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 69% 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.

commutated usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for commutated

adj commutated

  • returned — to go or come back, as to a former place, position, or state: to return from abroad; to return to public office; to return to work.
  • reversed — opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence.
  • transferred — to convey or remove from one place, person, etc., to another: He transferred the package from one hand to the other.
  • replaced — to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing): Electricity has replaced gas in lighting.
  • bartered — to trade by exchange of commodities rather than by the use of money.

Antonyms for commutated

adj commutated

  • placed — a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent.
  • stored — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
  • unchanged — to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.
  • permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
  • kept — simple past tense and past participle of keep.

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