mutable variable

[ˈmjuːtəbəl ˈvɛriəbəl]
nounpl: mutable variables
variável mutável
1. In programming, a variable whose value can be changed or modified after it has been initially assigned
In Java, a mutable variable can be reassigned multiple times throughout the program execution.
Em Java, uma variável mutável pode ser reatribuída várias vezes durante a execução do programa.
2. A storage location that allows modification of its contents without creating a new instance
Unlike immutable objects, a mutable variable permits direct changes to its state.
Diferentemente dos objetos imutáveis, uma variável mutável permite alterações diretas do seu estado.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and computer science education. In Brazilian tech communities and educational institutions, 'variável mutável' is the standard terminology. The concept is fundamental to understanding programming paradigms, particularly when comparing imperative programming (which relies heavily on mutable variables) with functional programming (which emphasizes immutability).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
changeable variablemodifiable variablevariable reference
Antonyms / Antônimos
immutable variableconstantimmutable constant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
variável mutável
Standard term used in programming courses and documentation
Portugal
variável mutável
Same translation used; occasionally also 'variável modificável'
Technical contexts
variável mutante
Less common alternative, more literal translation but sometimes used in specialized contexts

Related Words

immutabilityvariable assignmentstate mutationreference typeobject mutability

Related Idioms & Phrases

change a mutable variable
modify the state of a mutable variable
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