mutator

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈmjuteɪtɚ/

Definition of mutator

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. That which causes mutation or change.
    “In object-oriented programming, the mutator function changes the value of the field that gives its name.”
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noun

  1. That which causes mutation or change.
    “In object-oriented programming, the mutator function changes the value of the field that gives its name.”
  2. A setting which alters specific gameplay mechanics, such as rules, physics, or abilities.
    “Rocket League will gain match-modifying mutators […] The football-meets-cars mashup will let you toggle on gameplay-changing settings such as low gravity, time warping and explosions.”

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Etymology

From mutate + -or. The video gaming sense likely originated in the video game Unreal Tournament (1999).

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