rigid type
[/ˈrɪdʒɪd taɪp/]
nounpl: rigid types
tipo rígido
1. In programming and type systems, a data type that does not allow implicit type conversions or flexibility in value assignment
Java uses a rigid type system that requires explicit casting between incompatible types.
Java usa um sistema de tipo rígido que requer conversão explícita entre tipos incompatíveis.
2. A classification or category that strictly adheres to fixed characteristics without deviation or adaptation
The company's rigid type of organizational structure limited innovation and creativity.
O tipo rígido de estrutura organizacional da empresa limitava inovação e criatividade.
3. In linguistics or grammar, a word category with strictly defined rules and limited flexibility in usage
Old English had a more rigid type of grammatical gender system compared to modern English.
O inglês antigo tinha um tipo mais rígido de sistema de gênero gramatical comparado ao inglês moderno.
This term is predominantly used in technical and software development contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects differences in programming language design philosophy, with languages like Java and C++ favoring rigid types for safety, while languages like Python favor dynamic typing. The concept is important in computer science education and professional development.
Related Idioms & Phrases
rigid type system - sistema de tipo rígido
break the rigid type - quebrar o tipo rígido
cast to rigid type - converter para tipo rígido
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