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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

commutation

/kəˈmjuːtɪˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does commutation mean?

noun

The act of commuting or the state of being commuted, especially a reduction in a sentence or punishment. A change in the form of a word, especially one that involves the interchange of sounds.

Example

"The judge granted the prisoner commutation, reducing his sentence from 10 to 5 years. The linguist studied the commutation of sounds in ancient languages."

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