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mutating

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Causing or tending to cause mutation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The mutating process that cells undergo can lead to cancer.
  • std::sort is a mutating algorithm.

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adj

Meaning 2

Having the ability to make changes to data other than its makeup.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

Examples

  • The begin() member of std::string returns a mutating iterator.

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Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of mutate

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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