Search Dictionary
Definition of datatype

datatype

/ˈdeɪ.təˌtaɪp/
da · ta · type
Plural:datatypes
JUMP TO:

datatype Lexical Profile

datatype Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A classification in computer programming that specifies which category of value a variable has and what kinds of mathematical, relational, or logical operations can be applied to it without causing an error.

Example

"The database administrator changed the column's datatype from integer to floating-point to accommodate decimal values."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for datatype

• Nearby Words

datable
datafile
dataset
datatype
date
date palm
dateable

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Datatype. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/datatype
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.