mutable

Definitions

Liable or subject to change or alteration.

Capable of being changed in form, nature, or content.

Examples

In many programming languages, strings are immutable, meaning they cannot be changed once created, whereas lists are typically mutable.

The artist viewed his work as a mutable entity, constantly evolving and shifting with each new layer of paint he applied.

Synonyms

changeable variable fluctuating fickle inconstant alterable malleable

Antonyms

immutable unchangeable constant fixed stable permanent invariable