Definitions
- Describing something that can be changed or altered. - Referring to a characteristic of an object or data type that can be modified. - Talking about a quality of a person or thing that is subject to change or variability.
- Referring to something that is subject to change or variation. - Describing a characteristic of an object or data type that can hold different values. - Talking about a factor or element that can affect the outcome of a situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that can change or be altered.
- 2Both words can be used in scientific or technical contexts.
- 3Both words can be used to describe characteristics of objects or data types.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Mutable is more commonly used in the context of describing a person's or thing's ability to change, while variable is more commonly used in the context of describing factors or elements that can affect an outcome.
- 2Programming: In computer science, mutable is often used to describe objects or data types that can be modified, while variable is used to describe a named storage location that can hold different values.
- 3Mathematics: In mathematics, variable is used to describe a symbol or letter that represents a value that can change, while mutable is not typically used in this context.
- 4Connotation: Mutable can imply a sense of flexibility or adaptability, while variable can imply a sense of unpredictability or instability.
Remember this!
Mutable and variable are synonyms that both refer to something that can change or be altered. However, mutable is more commonly used to describe a person's or thing's ability to change, while variable is more commonly used to describe factors or elements that can affect an outcome. In programming, mutable is often used to describe objects or data types that can be modified, while variable is used to describe a named storage location that can hold different values.
