immutable primitive type

[ɪˈmjuːtəbl ˈprɪmɪtɪv taɪp]
nounpl: immutable primitive types
tipo primitivo imutável
1. In programming, a basic data type that cannot be modified after creation, such as integers, floats, booleans, or characters
In Java, integers are immutable primitive types that cannot change their value once assigned.
Em Java, inteiros são tipos primitivos imutáveis que não podem alterar seu valor uma vez atribuídos.
2. A fundamental data structure in computer science where the value is fixed and any operation creates a new instance rather than modifying the original
String literals in many programming languages are immutable primitive types.
Strings literais em muitas linguagens de programação são tipos primitivos imutáveis.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science education. It is consistent across both Brazilian and European Portuguese, though more commonly encountered in technical documentation and programming courses in Brazil's growing tech industry.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
immutable typeprimitive immutableunchangeable primitive type
Antonyms / Antônimos
mutable primitive typemutable typechangeable type

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tipo primitivo imutável
Standard technical term used in programming education and documentation
Portugal
tipo primitivo imutável
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
Technology Sector (Brazil)
tipo primitivo imutável or simply 'imutável'
Often shortened to just 'imutável' in informal technical discussions

Related Words

primitive typeimmutabilitydata typevalue typereference typeobject-oriented programming

Related Idioms & Phrases

once in stone - referring to something immutable
set in concrete - indicating an unchangeable value
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