überschreibbar

überschreibbar is a German adjective that translates to "overwritable" or "revisable" in English. It is used to describe something that can be replaced, modified, or updated. The term is most commonly encountered in technical contexts, particularly in computing and software development.

In programming, a variable or data structure is described as überschreibbar if its contents can be changed after it has been initialized. This is a fundamental concept in many programming languages, allowing for dynamic manipulation of data. For example, if a variable holds a numerical value, it is überschreibbar if that value can be assigned a new number later in the program's execution.

Beyond programming, the term can also apply to physical objects or documents. A file on a computer that can be saved over with new content is überschreibbar. Similarly, a physical form might be designed to be überschreibbar, perhaps with a special ink that can be erased or a surface that allows for repeated writing. The opposite of überschreibbar would be something permanent or immutable. The concept emphasizes the potential for change and the absence of fixed, unalterable states.