Immutable
/ɪˈmjuːtəbəl/
Definitions
Not subject or susceptible to change; unchangeable.
/ɪˈmjuːtəbəl/
Not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
The laws of nature are often seen as immutable.
💡 Simply: Think of something that just won't change, like a rule or a law. It's not going to budge no matter what happens. It's immutable! Like, if a school has a rule against running in the hallways, that rule is probably immutable.
👶 For kids: It means something that can't be changed, like the rules of a game!
More Examples
Her decision, once made, was immutable.
Immutable data structures are useful for preventing accidental modifications.
How It's Used
"The immutable laws of physics govern the universe."
"Some philosophers believe in the existence of immutable truths."
"Immutable data structures cannot be altered after they are created."
From Latin *immutabilis* "unchangeable," from *in-* "not" + *mutabilis* "changeable," from *mutare* "to change."
The word 'immutable' has been used since the 15th century, originally with a strong religious and philosophical connotation regarding unchanging truths.
Memory tip
Imagine a rock – it's generally immutable. No matter what, it stays a rock.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: mutare