object adapter pattern

noun

An adapter pattern where the adapter contains an instance of the class it wraps.

Meanings

nounobject adapter pattern (plural object adapter patterns)

plural object adapter patterns

  1. object-oriented programmingcomputingAn adapter pattern where the adapter contains an instance of the class it wraps.
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