Immutable: meaning, definitions and examples
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immutable
[ ɪˈmjuːtəbl ]
data structure
Unable to be changed or altered.
Synonyms
fixed, unalterable, unchangeable
Examples of usage
- Once the object is created, its state is immutable.
- The immutable nature of the data structure ensures thread safety.
- The use of immutable objects simplifies the debugging process.
law
Not subject to change or modification.
Synonyms
invariable, unchangeable, unchanging
Examples of usage
- The terms of the contract were deemed immutable by the court.
- The immutable rights of the individual are protected by the constitution.
Translations
Translations of the word "immutable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imutável
🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तनीय
🇩🇪 unveränderlich
🇮🇩 tidak berubah
🇺🇦 незмінний
🇵🇱 niezmienny
🇯🇵 不変
🇫🇷 immuable
🇪🇸 inmutable
🇹🇷 değişmez
🇰🇷 변경할 수 없는
🇸🇦 غير قابل للتغيير
🇨🇿 neměnný
🇸🇰 nemenný
🇨🇳 不可变
🇸🇮 nespremenljiv
🇮🇸 óbreytanlegt
🇰🇿 өзгермейтін
🇬🇪 უცვლელი
🇦🇿 dəyişməz
🇲🇽 inmutable
Word origin
The word 'immutable' originated from the Latin word 'immutabilis', which is a combination of 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'mutabilis' meaning 'changeable'. The concept of immutability has been present in various fields such as philosophy, mathematics, and computer science, emphasizing the idea of something that cannot be altered or modified.