commutative property
[kə-ˈmyü-tə-tiv ˈprä-pər-tē]
nounpl: commutative properties
propriedade comutativa
1. A mathematical property stating that the order of operands does not affect the result of an operation, applicable to addition and multiplication
The commutative property of addition states that 2 + 3 = 3 + 2.
A propriedade comutativa da adição afirma que 2 + 3 = 3 + 2.
2. In multiplication, the principle that the product remains the same regardless of the order of factors
The commutative property of multiplication shows that 4 × 5 = 5 × 4.
A propriedade comutativa da multiplicação mostra que 4 × 5 = 5 × 4.
This is a fundamental mathematical concept taught in primary and secondary education in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential terminology in mathematics curricula and appears consistently in textbooks, standardized tests, and academic discussions. The concept is culturally neutral and uniformly understood across all Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
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