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mutable Synonyms

Another word for mutable

Choosing another word for mutable depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

In computer programming, designating an object, variable, or data structure whose state or value can be modified after it is created.

Usage Example

"In Python, lists and dictionaries are modifiable data types, whereas tuples and strings cannot be altered in place."

Strongest
modifiable
Strong
alterable
writable

• adjective (Context 2)

Liable or subject to change; capable of being altered, modified, or varied.

Usage Example

"Human memory is surprisingly changeable, often reshaping past events to fit our current beliefs."

Strongest
changeable
variable
alterable
Strong
fluid
protean
shifting
fluctuating
unstable
fickle
Weak
mercurial

Opposites of mutable

The opposite of mutable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

immutable
unchangeable
invariable
constant
read-only
fixed
permanent
stable
See all opposites of mutable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mutable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mutable
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