Throwable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθɹoʊ.ə.bəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Throwable is an adjective meaning Capable of being thrown.
Meaning
Capable of being thrown.
More Meanings
- (programming) Capable of being thrown in the manner of an exception.
- Something that is throwable.
- (programming) Any object that can be thrown in the manner of an exception.
Example Sentences
In general, each function may specify a list of throwable objects […]
For an object to be throwable, it must be directly or indirectly derived from the Throwable class.
Exceptions are thrown when some module of the project detects an error condition or if it handles some standard Java throwables.
[…] if you need to make certain symbols visible externally for debugging purposes or for catching exceptions for throwable entities within a library.
Word Forms
- throwables
Antonyms for throwable
Common opposites include unthrowable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tossable, peltable, thrustable, jettisonable, returnable, pushable.
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