immutable categorization
[ɪˈmjuːtəbəl ˌkætəɡərˈaɪzeɪʃən]
nounpl: immutable categorizations
categorização imutável
1. A classification or grouping system that cannot be changed, altered, or modified once established; a fixed categorical assignment
The immutable categorization of species in Linnean taxonomy has been fundamental to biological science for centuries.
A categorização imutável das espécies na taxonomia lineana tem sido fundamental para a ciência biológica por séculos.
2. In computing and data management, a system of classification where categories cannot be modified after creation
The database uses immutable categorization to ensure data integrity and consistency across all records.
O banco de dados usa categorização imutável para garantir integridade e consistência dos dados em todos os registros.
3. A rigid social or institutional classification that resists change
Critics argue that the immutable categorization of gender roles perpetuates outdated social structures.
Os críticos argumentam que a categorização imutável dos papéis de gênero perpetua estruturas sociais desatualizadas.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technological discourse in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in discussions about data science and artificial intelligence, while in the USA it is common in philosophy, computer science, and critical theory discussions about the nature of categories and their implications for society.
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