super class

A form of superclass — A high-level class that passes attributes and methods down the hierarchy to subclasses.

Meanings

nounsuper class (plural super classes)

plural super classes

  1. alternativeobject-oriented programmingcomputingAlternative form of superclass.
  2. alternativebiologyAlternative form of superclass.
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