mutable

adjective
UK: /ˈmjuːtəbl/
US: /ˈmjuːtəbl/

  1. Able to be changed

    1. Her mood is mutable, changing with the wind.
    2. The system's mutable design allows for easy updates and modifications.

  2. In programming, a mutable object is one whose state can be modified after it is created.

    1. Lists in Python are mutable, unlike strings.
    2. Understanding which data structures are mutable is key to avoiding unexpected side effects.

Synonyms

changeable variable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mutable" in English means: Able to be changed, In programming, a mutable object is one whose state can be modified after it is created..

The phonetic transcription of "mutable" is /ˈmjuːtəbl/ in British English and /ˈmjuːtəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mutable": changeable, variable.

Example usage of "mutable": "Her mood is mutable, changing with the wind.". More examples on the page.