commutative

[kuh-myoo-tuh-tiv, kom-yuh-tey-tiv] / kəˈmyu tə tɪv, ˈkɒm yəˌteɪ tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

changeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capricious fickle fluctuating mercurial protean shifting unpredictable unsettled unstable varying volatile

STRONG

changeful mutable

WEAK

agitated convertible fitful flighty fluid impulsive inconstant indecisive irregular irresolute irresponsible kaleidoscopic mobile movable permutable restless reversible revocable skittish spasmodic transformable transitional uncertain unreliable unsteady vacillating vagrant variable variant versatile wavering whimsical

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm constant stable steadfast steady unvarying

WEAK

certain changeless fixed lasting reliable sure unchangeable undeviating

Example Sentences

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When we have to simplify algebraic expressions, we can often make the work easier by applying the commutative or associative property first, instead of automatically following the order of operations.

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The commutative properties only apply to addition and multiplication!

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Since changing the order of the subtraction did not give the same result, we know that subtraction is not commutative.

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Since changing the order of the division did not give the same result, division is not commutative.

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All will depend on the character of the law, whether it is penal or preceptive, and if preceptive, whether it obliges in virtue of legal or of commutative justice.

From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome

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