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commutable

commutable

1 4.8
Close enough to travel to work each day
  • adjective
  • /kəˈmjuːtəbl/
: asequible
  • Living in a small town can be convenient since many people find it is a commutable distance to the city.

Examples

  • The new housing developments are located in areas that are commutable for those working in the city.

  • It is as safe as any other LI town; the schools are decent, and it is a commutable distance to the city.

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  • She prefers a job that is commutable so she can easily travel to work each day.

Synonyms

reachable
vscommutable
13 2.8

Easy to get to by road or path

is suitable for regular travel to and from work within reasonable time

Antonyms

inaccessible
27 7.9

Not able to be reached, used, or understood

How Accessible

reachable
13 2.8
nearby
358 1.0
commutable
1 4.8
remote
303 3.6
inaccessible
27 7.9

Surface Forms

commutable positive

Morphology

commutable = commute (semi-transparent) = commute + able

The adjective is formed from the travel sense of 'commute' + '-able', which is predictable, but the locational/compatibility nuance ('within commuting distance') may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Commutable is also used for places you can travel to for work; a helpful way to remember this is to link it to the verb commute, which people use for daily travel, and think of the trip as a regular 'change of place'. So a town that is commutable is one you can travel to and from easily for work.