commutable

[ kuh-myoo-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. that may be commuted; exchangeable or interchangeable.

commutable

/ kəˈmjuːtəbəl /

adjective

1. law (of a punishment) capable of being reduced in severity
2. able to be exchanged

Derived Forms

• comˌmutaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• com·muta·bili·ty com·muta·ble·ness noun
• uncom·muta·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of commutable¹

1640–50; < Latin commūtābilis, equivalent to commūtā ( re ) to commute + -bilis -ble

Example Sentences

"It would still be commutable and we also have family in England. When we add up over the multiple years the saving we could make if we moved is definitely something to think about."

From BBC

Italian soccer federation president Gabriele Gravina said Tonali was suspended for 18 months but that eight of those months were commutable by attending treatment for gambling addiction and making at least 16 public appearances at centers for young soccer players and associations for recovering addicts.

From Washington Times

Italian soccer federation president Gabriele Gravina said Tonali was suspended for 18 months but that eight of those months were commutable by attending treatment for gambling addiction and making at least 16 public appearances at centers for young soccer players and associations for recovering addicts.

From Seattle Times

Robinhood said some teams will need to live within a commutable distance to an office location due to regulatory and business reasons, and a small segment will still need to work from the office.

From Reuters

“The school system, local amenities and welcoming community provide many a great place to live while still being within commutable distance for jobs, travel and more. The large regional and national home builders have invested recently in the local market, which has driven growth. For all of those reasons, I believe the future continues to be bright for real estate in the area.”

From Washington Post

Related Words

• compatible
• synonymous