COMMUTATOR
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of COMMUTATOR
An electrical switch, in a generator or motor, that periodically reverses the direction of an electric current.
A binary map in a given group G, given by [g, h] = ghg−1h−1, where g and h are elements of G, which yields the group's identity if and only if the group operation commutes for g and h.
A binary map in a given ring R, given by [a, b] = ab − ba, where a and b are elements of R, which yields the ring's zero element if and only if the multiplication operation commutes for a and b.
Word Details
Is COMMUTATOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMMUTATOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COMMUTATOR uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COMMUTATOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | m | m | u | t | a | t | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMMUTATOR
100 words from the letters in COMMUTATOR
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How to Use COMMUTATOR in Word Games
COMMUTATOR is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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