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immutable

[ɪˈmjuːtəbl]

immutable Definition

unchanging over time or unable to be changed.

Using immutable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "immutable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The laws of physics are immutable.

  • Example

    The company has an immutable policy against discrimination.

  • Example

    The immutable truth is that we all age and die.

  • Example

    The immutable fact is that the Earth orbits around the Sun.

immutable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for immutable

Antonyms for immutable

Phrases with immutable

  • a law that cannot be changed or broken

    Example

    The immutable law of gravity keeps us grounded on Earth.

  • an object in computer programming that cannot be modified once it is created

    Example

    In Python, tuples are immutable objects.

  • a data structure in computer science that cannot be modified after it is created

    Example

    In functional programming, lists are often implemented as immutable data structures.

Origins of immutable

from Latin 'immutabilis', from 'in-' (not) + 'mutabilis' (changeable)

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Summary: immutable in Brief

'Immutable' [ɪˈmjuːtəbl] means unchanging over time or unable to be changed. It is often used to describe laws of nature, policies, or facts. For example, 'The immutable truth is that we all age and die.' 'Immutable' is also used in computer science to describe objects or data structures that cannot be modified once they are created.