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Term: Commutative

Meaning

The term "commutative" is an adjective that refers to a mathematical property or operation that produces the same result regardless of the order of its operands.

Sense 1

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or denoting a mathematical operation that satisfies the commutative property.

Sample Sentence: In commutative operations, the numbers can be rearranged without affecting the outcome, such as with addition and multiplication.

Sense 2

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing a property or characteristic that involves the exchange or interchange of elements.

Sample Sentence: The commutative nature of the conversation allowed for a smooth and efficient exchange of ideas.

Sense 3

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to a public transportation system in which passengers can travel between different regions or locations.

Sample Sentence: The city's commutative bus service offers convenient travel for daily commuters.

Sense 4

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A theorem or principle in mathematics that is based on the commutative property.

Sample Sentence: The commutative allows mathematicians to simplify equations and perform calculations more efficiently.

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