commutation
3 synonyms for commutation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Substitution of one thing for another; interchange.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From French commutation, from Latin commūtātiōnem, accusative singular of commūtātiō.
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