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mutably


Meanings
  • adjective

    Capable of being changed or modified; variable.

  • Subject to change or modification; mutable things are changeable.


Variants
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mutabilities , mutability , mutable , mutably
Etymology
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From Old French mutable, from muter, to change, from mut, changed.


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  1. The term 'mutability' is often used in scientific contexts to describe the property of a substance to change over time.

  2. Mutability is a key concept in the philosophy of Heraclitus, who famously stated 'No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.'

  3. In computer science, mutable variables are those that can be changed during runtime, while immutable variables cannot be modified once they are created.


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  1. Immutability: The opposite of mutability, referring to something that does not change or cannot be changed.


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In literature, mutability is a common theme in poetry, particularly in the context of the transience of life and the inevitability of change. For example, John Donne's poem 'Death Be Not Proud' explores the idea of mutability in relation to the human condition.

How to Memorize "mutably"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a ball that can change shape and color at will. Visualize it transforming into different forms to help remember the meaning of mutably.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word mutably with the concept of change or variability. For example, you could associate it with a chameleon, which is known for its ability to change color.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'My Umbrella Turns Blue Every Autumn' to remember the meaning of mutably. Each letter in the word corresponds to the first letter of each word in the mnemonic, creating a memorable phrase.


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