fixed-type array

[ˈfɪkst taɪp əˈreɪ]
nounpl: fixed-type arrays
arranjo de tipo fixo
1. A data structure in programming where the array size is determined at compile time and cannot be changed during program execution
In C, a fixed-type array is declared with a specific size that cannot be altered after compilation.
Em C, um arranjo de tipo fixo é declarado com um tamanho específico que não pode ser alterado após a compilação.
2. An array where both the size and data type of elements are predetermined and immutable
The fixed-type array int numbers[10] reserves memory for exactly 10 integers.
O arranjo de tipo fixo int numbers[10] reserva memória para exatamente 10 inteiros.
This is technical jargon primarily used in computer science and programming contexts. It is equally recognized in both Brazilian and Portuguese technical communities, though Portugal may prefer 'matriz' over 'arranjo'. The term is essential in teaching low-level programming languages like C and C++ where memory management is explicit.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
static arrayfixed-size arraycompile-time array
Antonyms / Antônimos
dynamic arrayvariable-size arrayresizable array

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arranjo de tipo fixo
Standard technical term used in computer science education and professional contexts
Portugal
matriz de tipo fixo
Alternative terminology; 'matriz' is commonly used in European Portuguese for arrays
International Technical
vetor de tipo fixo
Sometimes used interchangeably with 'arranjo' in technical documentation

Related Words

array declarationmemory allocationdata typearray boundsstatic memory

Related Idioms & Phrases

fixed array bounds
predetermined array size
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →