Slot: readonly
If present, slot is read only. Text explains why
URI: [linkml:readonly](https://w3id.org/linkml/readonly)
## Applicable Classes
| Name | Description | Modifies Slot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [SlotDefinition](SlotDefinition.md) | an element that describes how instances are related to other instances | no |
## Properties
### Type and Range
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Range | [String](String.md) |
| Domain | [SlotDefinition](SlotDefinition.md) |
| Domain Of | [SlotDefinition](SlotDefinition.md) |
### Cardinality and Requirements
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
### Slot Characteristics
| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Inherited | Yes |
## Comments
* the slot is to be used for defining *metamodels* only
## Identifier and Mapping Information
### Schema Source
* from schema: https://w3id.org/linkml/meta
## Mappings
| Mapping Type | Mapped Value |
| --- | --- |
| self | linkml:readonly |
| native | linkml:readonly |
## LinkML Source
name: readonly
description: If present, slot is read only. Text explains why
comments:
- the slot is to be used for defining *metamodels* only
from_schema: https://w3id.org/linkml/meta
rank: 1000
domain: slot_definition
inherited: true
domain_of:
- slot_definition
range: string