mutability
[/mjuːtəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: mutabilities
mutabilidade
1. the quality or state of being subject to change; the capacity to undergo alteration or transformation
The mutability of human emotions makes psychology a complex science.
A mutabilidade das emoções humanas torna a psicologia uma ciência complexa.
2. in philosophy and theology, the susceptibility of something to change or decay
Medieval theologians debated the mutability of the soul versus its eternal nature.
Os teólogos medievais debateram a mutabilidade da alma versus sua natureza eterna.
3. in literature and art, the theme of impermanence and transience
The poet explored themes of mutability in her sonnets about the passage of time.
A poetisa explorou temas de mutabilidade em seus sonetos sobre a passagem do tempo.
Mutability is frequently referenced in English and Portuguese literature, particularly in Shakespearean sonnets and Renaissance philosophy. In Brazilian academic discourse, 'mutabilidade' appears frequently in discussions of social change, technology evolution, and postmodern theory. The concept carries philosophical weight in both cultures, often contrasted with notions of permanence and divine immutability.
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