commutable
Americanadjective
adjective
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law (of a punishment) capable of being reduced in severity
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able to be exchanged
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of commutable
1640–50; < Latin commūtābilis, equivalent to commūtā ( re ) to commute + -bilis -ble
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Just before Owen's loan deal to Portsmouth the couple had bought their first house together in Congleton - a town close to Jessica's family in Stoke on Trent, and commutable to Blackpool.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
This is a lot more treacherous for those in, around or within a commutable distance of New York.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
We had only moved here a little over a year ago, searching for a town commutable to New York City yet that had a small-town vibe and an inclusive public school system.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
Robinhood said some teams will need to live within a commutable distance to an office location due to regulatory and business reasons, and a small segment will still need to work from the office.
From Reuters ● Jan. 12, 2022
But you and I are commutable here; we can exchange places; and, as you go bail for my desk, so I can go bail for yours.
From Meaning of Truth by William James
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