subclass (Meaning)

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subclass (n)

(biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order

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(biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order

subgroup, sort, classification, subspecies, type, generation, subdivision, branch, variety, section

No antonyms found.

In object-oriented programming, a subclass inherits properties and methods from its superclass.

The "Rectangle" class is a subclass of the "Shape" class.

Subclasses can extend or override the functionality of their superclasses.

A subclass can have multiple superclasses, creating a hierarchy of classes.