commutative law

noun

, Logic.

1. a law asserting that the order in which certain logical operations are performed is indifferent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of commutative law¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Negative Numbers may be regarded as resulting from the commutative law for addition and subtraction.

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“Simple” practice involves an application of the commutative law.

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Often the meaning of a sentence tacitly implies that the commutative law does not hold.

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