Definition of SUPERCLASS

superclass

Meanings

Plural: superclasses

Noun

  • (biology) a taxonomic class below a phylum and above a class
  • A high-level class that passes attributes and methods down the hierarchy to subclasses.
  • A taxon ranking below a phylum and above a class.

Verb

  • To create a superclass of.

Origin / Etymology

From super- + class.

Synonyms

base class, parent class, superset

Antonyms

subclass, subset

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