subclass

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Synonyms: outclass, sunglass, sub-bass, subclasses, sub bass, subbass, sub-clans, sub clans, subclan, subclause, s class

Antonyms: outclass, sunglass, sub-bass, subclasses, sub bass, subbass, sub-clans, sub clans, subclan, subclause, s class

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Noun

1. A secondary class within a main class.
2. {{lb|en|taxonomy}} A rank directly below [[class]].
3. {{lb|en|object-oriented programming}} An [[object]] [[class]] [[derive]]d from another class (its [[superclass]]) from which it [[inherit]]s a base set of [[property|properties]] and [[method]]s.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|computing}} (in [[object-oriented programming]]) To create a subclass of (some class).
2. {{lb|en|transitive|computing}} To cause (an object) to act as an instance of a subclass (by creating the desired subclass and instantiating an object of this subclass).

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