Liskov substitution principle

proper noun

A principle stating that any type having a subtype should be replaceable by its subtype without altering any of the desirable properties (such as correctness, task performed, etc.) of the program.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. object-oriented programmingA principle stating that any type having a subtype should be replaceable by its subtype without altering any of the desirable properties (such as correctness, task performed, etc.) of the program.

    Synonyms: LSP

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA principle stating that any type having a subtype should be replaceable by its subtype without altering any of the desirable properties (such as correctness, task performed, etc.) of the program.

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LSP

Origin

Named after Barbara Liskov (1939–), who introduced the concept in 1987.

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Translations

Finnish Liskovin korvausperiaate
  • Liskovin korvausperiaateTranslations
German liskovsche Substitutionsprinzip, Ersetzbarkeitsprinzip
  • liskovsche SubstitutionsprinzipTranslations
  • ErsetzbarkeitsprinzipTranslations
Polish zasada podstawienia Liskov
  • zasada podstawienia LiskovTranslations
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APA

Liskov substitution principle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Liskov%20substitution%20principle

MLA

“Liskov substitution principle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Liskov%20substitution%20principle. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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