copy constructor

noun

A constructor that takes an existing instance as a parameter and copies its values.

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Meanings

nouncopy constructor (plural copy constructors)

plural copy constructors

  1. object-oriented programmingA constructor that takes an existing instance as a parameter and copies its values.
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APA

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