commutable

[kuh-myoo-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. that may be commuted; exchangeable or interchangeable.

commutable

/ kəˈmjuːtəbəl /

adjective

1. law (of a punishment) capable of being reduced in severity

2. able to be exchanged

Other Word Forms

• commutability noun
• commutableness noun
• uncommutable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of commutable¹

1640–50; < Latin commūtābilis, equivalent to commūtā ( re ) to commute + -bilis -ble

Example Sentences

Coop and Mel and all their wealthy friends and neighbors live in an exclusive community somewhere in the commutable vicinity of New York City.

From Los Angeles Times

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

"It would still be commutable and we also have family in England. When we add up over the multiple years the saving we could make if we moved is definitely something to think about."

From BBC

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

The accommodations will have to be within a “reasonable, commutable distance from the ballpark.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• compatible 
• synonymous