subclass

Noun

1. A secondary class within a main class.
2. A rank directly below class.
3. An object class derived from another class (its superclass) from which it inherits a base set of properties and methods.

Verb

1. (transitive) (in object-oriented programming) To create a subclass of (some class).
2. (transitive) To cause (an object) to act as an instance of a subclass (by creating the desired subclass and instantiating an object of this subclass).

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsʌbklæs/

Etymology

From sub- + class.

Synonyms

subdivision

subset

subtype

underclass

subordinate class

derived class

Translations

sous-classe

altsınıf

Unterklasse

subclasse

Subklasse

subclase

subklasse

classe fille

sottoclasse

Kindklasse

podklasa

alt sınıf

فئة فرعية

subclasse

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