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- [kom-yuh-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒm yəˈteɪ ʃən/
- /ˌkɒm.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-yuh-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒm yəˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of commutation word
- noun commutation a substitution or exchange 3
- noun commutation the replacement of one method of payment by another 3
- noun commutation the payment substituted 3
- noun commutation the reduction in severity of a penalty imposed by law 3
- noun commutation the process of commutating an electric current 3
- noun commutation the travelling done by a commuter 3
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Origin of commutation
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English commutacioun < Latin commūtātiōn- (stem of commutātiō) change. See commute, -ation
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Parts of speech for Commutation
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
commutation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
commutation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commutation
noun commutation
- interchange — to put each in the place of the other: to interchange pieces of modular furniture.
- compensation — Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state.
- replacement — the act of replacing.
- substitution — a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
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