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subclass

/ˈsʌbklæs/ /ˈsʌˌbklæs/

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noun

An object class derived from another class (its superclass) from which it inherits a base set of properties and methods.

Examples :

""A Siamese cat is a subclass of cat; it inherits the basic characteristics of all cats but also has its own unique features, like its colorpoint coat." "

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noun

A rank directly below class

Examples :

"In biology, mammals are a class of animals, and primates are a subclass of mammals. "

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noun

A secondary class within a main class.

Examples :

""A poodle is a subclass of dog, sharing the main class's characteristics but with specific features like its curly fur." "

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verb

(in object-oriented programming) To create a subclass of (some class).

Examples :

"I subclassed the Button class to create a more specialised FancyButton class for my user interface."

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verb

To cause (an object) to act as an instance of a subclass (by creating the desired subclass and instantiating an object of this subclass).

Examples :

"The programmer decided to subclass the existing "Vehicle" object into a new "Car" object, allowing for specific car features like the number of doors. "

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