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Definitions
- adj. 1
Such that the order in which the operands are taken does not affect their image under the operation.
Addition and multiplication are commutative operations but subtraction and division are not.
Related words
- Word family
- commutativeness commutativity commutator commute
- Phrases
- commutative group
Example sentences
- abelian Every subgroup of an abelian group is abelian.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| commutative | steady | |
| abelian | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
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- 7 letters
- abelian