commutative

com·mu·ta·tive  (kmy-ttv, k-myt-tv)

adj.

1. Relating to, involving, or characterized by substitution, interchange, or exchange.

2. Independent of order. Used of a logical or mathematical operation that combines objects or sets of objects two at a time. If a × b = b × a, the operation indicated by × is commutative.

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com·muta·tivi·ty (k-myt-tv-t) n.

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commutative

Adjective

Maths giving the same result irrespective of the order of the numbers or symbols

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commutative  (k-myt-tv, kmy-ttv)

Of or relating to binary operations for which changing the order of the inputs does not change the result of the operation. For example, addition is commutative, since a + b = b + a for any two numbers a and b, while subtraction is not commutative, since a - b a - b unless both a and b are zero. See also associativedistributive

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Adj.

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commutative - (of a binary operation) independent of order; as in e.g. "a x b = b x a" math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement independent - free from external control and constraint; "an independent mind"; "a series of independent judgments"; "fiercely independent individualism"