member function

noun

A function that belongs to a class and can be called on instances of the object defined by that class.

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method
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Meanings

nounmember function (plural member functions)

plural member functions

  1. computingA function that belongs to a class and can be called on instances of the object defined by that class.

    Synonyms: method

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA function that belongs to a class and can be called on instances of the object defined by that class.

Similar
method
Also see
method

Translations

Finnish jäsenfunktio
  • jäsenfunktioprogramming
German Mitgliedsfunktion
  • Mitgliedsfunktionprogramming
Greek μέθοδος
  • μέθοδος (méthodos)programming
Japanese メンバ関数
  • メンバ関数 (menba kansū)programming
Cite this entry
APA

member function. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/member%20function

MLA

“member function.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/member%20function. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “member function,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/member%20function.

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