Commutable
adjective
Something that can be changed to something else.
The office is commutable from his home; he can go there by bus.
Often appears as...
- commutable distance
- commutable city
adjective
In terms of distance and journey time, it is possible to travel regularly from one place to another.
The university campus is commutable from the city centre.
Often appears as...
- commutable distance
- commutable journey
adjective
In law, a prison term or punishment can be changed to a less severe one.
Her life sentence was commutable to 20 years after considering her good behavior in prison.
Often appears as...
- commutable sentence
- commutable punishment
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Something that can be changed to something else.
The office is commutable from his home; he can go there by bus.
Often appears as...
- commutable distance
- commutable city
adjective
In terms of distance and journey time, it is possible to travel regularly from one place to another.
The university campus is commutable from the city centre.
Often appears as...
- commutable distance
- commutable journey
adjective
In law, a prison term or punishment can be changed to a less severe one.
Her life sentence was commutable to 20 years after considering her good behavior in prison.
Often appears as...
- commutable sentence
- commutable punishment
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Flexible Use
The word suggests flexibility and possibilities of change in different contexts.
His work hours are commutable depending on project demands.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Permanent
'Commutable' implies a temporary state that can be transformed into another.
The arrangement is commutable if the team's situation changes.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Changes
Focus on what the current thing could potentially become or be replaced with.
The contract terms are commutable based on performance metrics.
Pro Tip 1/3Flexible Use
The word suggests flexibility and possibilities of change in different contexts.
His work hours are commutable depending on project demands.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Permanent
'Commutable' implies a temporary state that can be transformed into another.
The arrangement is commutable if the team's situation changes.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Changes
Focus on what the current thing could potentially become or be replaced with.
The contract terms are commutable based on performance metrics.
Pro Tip 1/3Flexible Use
The word suggests flexibility and possibilities of change in different contexts.
His work hours are commutable depending on project demands.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Permanent
'Commutable' implies a temporary state that can be transformed into another.
The arrangement is commutable if the team's situation changes.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Changes
Focus on what the current thing could potentially become or be replaced with.
The contract terms are commutable based on performance metrics.
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