variable primitive type

[ˈvɛriəbl ˈprɪmɪtɪv taɪp]
nounpl: variable primitive types
variável de tipo primitivo
1. In programming, a named storage location that holds a basic data type value (such as integer, boolean, character, or floating-point number) that can be modified during program execution
The variable 'count' is a primitive type that stores an integer value.
A variável 'contagem' é um tipo primitivo que armazena um valor inteiro.
2. A fundamental data container in programming languages that cannot be decomposed into simpler types and whose value can change
Java uses variable primitive types like int, double, boolean, and char for basic operations.
Java utiliza variáveis de tipo primitivo como int, double, boolean e char para operações básicas.
This is technical terminology specific to computer science and programming. It is universally understood across Brazil, Portugal, and Portuguese-speaking tech communities with consistent translation. The term reflects the importance of programming literacy in modern technology sectors in both Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primitive variablebasic type variablefundamental data variablesimple type variable
Antonyms / Antônimos
reference type variableobject variablecomplex type variablecomposite type variable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
variável de tipo primitivo
Standard technical terminology used in programming education and professional contexts
São Paulo
variável primitiva
Shortened form commonly used in tech hubs and software development communities
Portugal
variável de tipo primitivo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
USA Tech Community
primitive type variable / primitive variable
English term used internationally in software development; Portuguese equivalent directly translates the concept

Related Words

data typevariable declarationtype systeminteger typeboolean typefloating-point typememory allocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

declare a primitive type variable
initialize a primitive variable
assign a value to a primitive type
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