commutative

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Synonyms: computative, commutate, commutation, confutative, comitative, commentative, commutating, comminative, cummulative

Antonyms: computative, commutate, commutation, confutative, comitative, commentative, commutating, comminative, cummulative

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|mathematics|of a [[binary]] [[operation]]}} Such that the [[order]] in which the [[operand]]s are taken does not affect their [[image]] under the operation.
2. {{lb|en|algebra|of an [[algebraic structure]]}} Having a commutative [[operation]].
3. {{lb|en|mathematics|of a [[diagram]] of [[morphism]]s}} Such that any two sequences of morphisms with the same initial and final positions [[compose]] to the same morphism.
4. Relating to [[exchange]]; [[interchangeable]].

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