commutability
- noun
- /kəˌmjuːtəˈbɪlɪti/
- The commutability of parts allows for efficient repairs in modern machinery.
Examples
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The commutability of currencies affects international trade.
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Is there a limit to the commutability of assets?
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In scientific calibration, the commutability of reference materials is crucial for accurate results.
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The contract specifies that there must be commutability between the two job roles.
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In scientific calibration, the commutability of reference materials is crucial for accurate results.
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The commutability of parts allows for efficient repairs in modern machinery.
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The contract specifies that there must be commutability between the two job roles.
Synonyms
Ability to change a thing you own, for example a currency, into another form
Can be replaced by something with the same value or use
The ability of one thing to be replaced by another without losing use or value
The fact that one thing can be used in place of another
The ability to use one thing instead of another without much change in function
How easy it is to swap one thing for another
Antonyms
How Replaceable
Surface Forms
Morphology
commutability = commutable (semi-transparent) = commute + able + ity
Adding -ity to the adjective 'commutable' is a standard nominalization, but the adjective itself is somewhat specialized and not obvious from the common modern sense of 'commute'.
Etymology
Commutability comes from the parts com- 'with' and mutare 'to change', the same root you find in the simple word commute when it means to change or swap. So, commutability is the quality of being able to be swapped or replaced, which is why we use it for parts or materials that can be exchanged.