Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
That which causes mutation or change.
In object-oriented programming, the mutator function changes the value of the field that gives its name.
Forms
- Plural
- mutators → setters…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| mutator | rising | |
| setter | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- setter2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (setter2 = 2 syllables).