Definition:

  • Type
  • Size
  • Location

Immutable flag:

  • The immutable flag is an attribute of a file or directory that prevents it from being modified, even by the root user. In other words, no one can delete, rename, or write to an immutable file.
  • The immutable flag is not set on all files. A single directory can have a mix of mutable and immutable files and subdirectories. Also, an immutable subdirectory can have mutable files.