immutable
immutable
Adjective
This term conveys a sense of absolute permanence and rigidity. It is often used in formal, philosophical, or scientific contexts to describe laws, truths, or divine decrees that are beyond the reach of human influence or natural decay.
In technical computing contexts, it describes a specific architectural constraint where data cannot be altered once instantiated. This differs from "constant" in that immutability refers to the inherent nature of the object rather than just a variable assignment.
Meanings
Examples
Nature is immutable.
The biological clock is largely immutable.
Health
The treaty established an immutable boundary between nations.
History
Certain mathematical axioms are fundamentally immutable.
Trivia