submethod

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noun

A method or technique used as part of another method.

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Meanings

nounsubmethod (plural submethods)

plural submethods

  1. A method or technique used as part of another method.
  2. object-oriented programmingA method in a subclass that overrides the corresponding method in its superclass.

Origin

From sub- + method.

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Translations

French sous-méthode
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Cite this entry
APA

submethod. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/submethod

MLA

“submethod.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/submethod. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “submethod,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/submethod.

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