Mathematical Definitions
Further information: Symmetric functionThe term "commutative" is used in several related senses.
1. A binary operation on a set S is called commutative if:
An operation that does not satisfy the above property is called noncommutative.
2. One says that x commutes with y under if:
3. A binary function is called commutative if:
Read more about this topic: Commutative Property
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