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subclass

/ˈsʌb.klɑːs/

/ˈsʌb.klæs/

subclassnoun

subclasses

/ˈsʌb.klɑːs/

/ˈsʌb.klæs/

Translations

подкласс

The biology teacher explained the characteristics of each subclass.

Учитель биологии объяснил характеристики каждого подкласса.

Definitions

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'.

Synonyms

subclassverb

subclassed

Past Simple

subclassed

Past Participle

subclassing

Gerund

/ˈsʌbklɑːs/

/ˈsʌbklæs/

Translations

подклассифицировать

The biologist decided to subclass the new species based on its unique characteristics.

Биолог решил подклассифицировать новый вид на основе его уникальных характеристик.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

specialize

group under

assign to a subclass

make a subclass of

classify as a subclass

inherit from

derive from

subclassadjective

Used attributively to modify another noun, especially in technical contexts such as biology and computer science.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a subclass or subclasses.

The UML diagram illustrates the subclass relationships between the classes.