Associations to the word «Commutation»
Noun
- Tithe
- Pardon
- Parole
- Sentence
- Libby
- Annihilation
- Momentum
- Algebra
- Hilbert
- Penance
- Bose
- Matrice
- Pontiac
- Neumann
- Operator
- Amnesty
- Relation
- Imprisonment
- Tensor
- Generator
- Capacitor
- Punishment
- Pension
- Voltage
- Converter
- Inmate
- Respite
- Permutation
- Israelites
- Phoneme
- Diode
- Theorem
- Photon
- Einstein
- Absurdity
- Substitution
- Payment
- Impeachment
- Mechanics
- Petition
- Prelate
- Torque
- Penalty
- Execution
- Lieu
- Clinton
- Indulgence
- Vow
- Rent
- Vector
- Substitute
- Matrix
- Ticket
- Plea
- Conviction
- Representation
- Motor
- Treason
- Equation
- Governor
- Prison
- Jury
- Denial
- Switch
- Electronic
- Fee
- Bracket
- Offense
- Ration
- Constant
Adjective
Wiktionary
COMMUTATION, noun. (obsolete) A passing from one state to another; change; alteration; mutation.
COMMUTATION, noun. (obsolete) The act of giving one thing for another; barter; exchange.
COMMUTATION, noun. (formal or archaic) Substitution of one thing for another; interchange.
COMMUTATION, noun. Specifically, the substitution of one kind of payment for another, especially a switch to monetary payment from obligations of labour.
COMMUTATION, noun. (legal) The change to a lesser penalty or punishment by the State
COMMUTATION, noun. (linguistics) Substitution, as a means of discriminating between phonemes.
COMMUTATION, noun. (electronics) The reversal of an electric current.
Dictionary definition
COMMUTATION, noun. The travel of a commuter.
COMMUTATION, noun. A warrant substituting a lesser punishment for a greater one.
COMMUTATION, noun. (law) the reduction in severity of a punishment imposed by law.
COMMUTATION, noun. The act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help".
Wise words
He that hath knowledge spareth his words.