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Definitions for superclass
ˈsu pərˌklæs, -ˌklɑssu·per·class

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. superclassnoun

    (biology) a taxonomic class below a phylum and above a class

Wiktionary

  1. superclassnoun

    A taxon ranking below a phylum and above a class.

  2. superclassnoun

    A high-level class that passes attributes and methods down the hierarchy to subclasses.

  3. superclassverb

    To create a superclass of.

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  1. superclass

    In object-oriented programming, a superclass is a class from which other classes are derived. It is also known as a parent class or base class. A superclass provides a template or blueprint from which subclasses can inherit properties and methods. The subclass also has the ability to add new methods and properties or modify the ones inherited from the superclass.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of superclass in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of superclass in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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