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Synonyms of superclass

3 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for superclass is superset. Other synonyms of superclass are base class and parent class. The opposite of superclass is subclass.

Synonyms and similar words for superclass

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

  • base classA class from which other classes can be derived, inheriting its functionality or interface; a potential superclass for...
  • parent classSynonym of base class.

nounMore synonyms

  • superset(symbol: ⊇) With respect to another set, a set such that each of the elements of the other set is also an element of...

Opposite of superclass

nounMore antonyms

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

Meaning of superclass

  1. noun A high-level class that passes attributes and methods down the hierarchy to subclasses.
  2. noun A taxon ranking below a phylum and above a class.
  3. verb To create a superclass of.

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Questions about synonyms of superclass

What is another word for superclass?
Superclass has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as superset, base class and parent class.
What is the opposite of superclass?
The opposite of superclass is subclass.
What does superclass mean?
Superclass means a high-level class that passes attributes and methods down the hierarchy to subclasses.

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