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subclass

UK
/ˈsʌb.klɑːs/
US
/ˈsʌb.klæs/

Translations

subclassnoun
subclasses
pl
UK
/ˈsʌb.klɑːs/
US
/ˈsʌb.klæs/
In biology, mammals are a subclass of vertebrates.
En biologie, les mammifères sont une sous-classe des vertébrés.
Synonyms
division
class
group
type
subdivision
category
subclassverb
subclassed
Past Simple
subclassed
Past Participle
subclassing
Gerund
UK
/ˈsʌbklɑːs/
US
/ˈsʌbklæs/
sous-classerS’emploie surtout en informatique et en classification scientifique.
The biologist decided to subclass the newly discovered species under the existing genus.
Le biologiste a décidé de sous-classer l’espèce nouvellement découverte dans le genre existant.
Synonyms
specialize
group under
assign to a subclass
make a subclass of
classify as a subclass
subcategorize
inherit from
extend
derive from
derive
subtype
subclassadjective
Used attributively to modify another noun, especially in technical contexts such as biology and computer science.
de sous-classe
The UML diagram illustrates the subclass relationships between the classes.
Le diagramme UML illustre les relations de sous-classe entre les classes.

Definitions

subclassnoun
A secondary or subordinate class within a larger class.
In biology, mammals are a subclass of vertebrates.
In object-oriented programming, a class that derives from another class, inheriting its attributes and behaviours.
In Python, 'Dog' can be defined as a subclass of 'Animal'.
subclassverb
To classify or categorize something as a subdivision of a larger class or category.
The biologist decided to subclass the newly discovered species under the existing genus.
subclassadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a subclass or subclasses.
The UML diagram illustrates the subclass relationships between the classes.
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