immutability

noun

Definition of immutabilitynext
as in stability
the state of continuing without change the immutability of the laws of physics is a myth, since refinements of those laws continue to be made

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Recent Examples of immutability Maybe there’s no end-to-end encryption when the data is in transit, or a delay to immutability being applied when it’s written. — David Bennett, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The overwhelming impression is one of immutability and continuity with the past. — Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 And a lot of our software, for the early steps of commissioning, depended on the immutability of telescope pointing. — IEEE Spectrum, 9 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immutability
  1. stability
  2. consistency
Noun
  • The warning signs, and state response In May, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation issued a Level 3 alert, its most serious, warning that sudden swings in data center demand threaten the stability of the grid.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The View From Midland Despite the year’s geopolitical turmoil, there’s a newfound sense of economic stability in Midland that, for the first time in the city’s history, doesn’t seem to depend on sustained high oil prices.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of stability
Noun
  • The firm hopes to improve consistency for all five restaurant locations.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.
    — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistency

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“Immutability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immutability. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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