Search Dictionary
Definition of commutable

commutable

/kəˈmjuː.tə.bəl/
com · mu · ta · ble
Adverb:commutably
JUMP TO:

commutable Lexical Profile

commutable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Located within a reasonable distance or travel time for regular daily travel between one's home and workplace.

Example

"Many young families are moving to suburban towns that remain easily commutable to the central business district."

2

Capable of being exchanged, substituted, or converted into something else, such as a regular pension payment into a single lump sum or a judicial sentence into a less severe one.

Example

"Under the new retirement plan, up to a quarter of the annual pension is commutable into a tax-free lump sum."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for commutable
Antonyms
View all antonyms for commutable

• Rhymes for commutable

• Nearby Words

communist
communistic
community
commutable
commutator
commute
commuter

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin commutabilis ('changeable'), derived from Latin commutare ('to change altogether or exchange'), from com- ('completely') and mutare ('to change').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Commutable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/commutable
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.