Mutably: meaning, definitions and examples
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mutably
[ ˈmjuːtəblɪ ]
programming context
Mutably refers to the ability to change or modify the state of an object or a variable during its lifespan in programming. This contrasts with immutability, where an object cannot be altered once it has been created.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- A mutably typed variable can have its value changed at any time.
- In Python, lists are mutably changed, while tuples are immutable.
- Using mutably defined objects can lead to unexpected side effects in your code.
Translations
Translations of the word "mutably" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mutável
🇮🇳 परिवर्तनशील
🇩🇪 veränderlich
🇮🇩 dapat diubah
🇺🇦 мутабельно
🇵🇱 zmienny
🇯🇵 可変の
🇫🇷 mutable
🇪🇸 mutable
🇹🇷 değişken
🇰🇷 변경 가능한
🇸🇦 قابل للتغيير
🇨🇿 proměnlivý
🇸🇰 premenný
🇨🇳 可变的
🇸🇮 spremenljiv
🇮🇸 breytanlegur
🇰🇿 өзгермелі
🇬🇪 ცვალებადი
🇦🇿 dəyişkən
🇲🇽 mutable
Etymology
The term 'mutably' is derived from the Latin word 'mutabilis', which means 'changeable'. It traces back to the Latin root 'mutare', meaning 'to change'. The prefix 'muta-' has been adapted into various languages to connote alteration or transformation. In the context of programming, particularly in object-oriented languages, 'mutably' gained prominence in the late 20th century, as the concepts of state management and variable assignment became more fundamental in coding practices. The distinction between mutable and immutable types is critical for developers, affecting how data structures behave in programs.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,286, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.