subclass

Meanings

• noun

  A group of objects or concepts that share a common characteristic or property.

  - "The subclass of birds called 'waterfowl' includes ducks, geese, and swans."
  - "In object-oriented programming, a subclass is a class that is a modified version of another class."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

superclass , superset , unsubclass

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Synonyms

child class , derived class , heir class , subset

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Variants

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subclass , subclasses

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Etymology

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The term 'subclass' comes from Latin 'sub' meaning 'under' or 'below' and 'class' meaning 'group'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'subclass' was first used in mathematics to describe a subset of a larger set.

2. In biology, a subclass of mammals is called an order.

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Related Concepts

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1. superclass: In object-oriented programming, a superclass is a class from which another class (subclass) inherits properties and methods.

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Culture

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The term 'subclass' has been used in various contexts, including biology, mathematics, and computer science. In literature, the concept of subclass has been used metaphorically to describe social hierarchies and power dynamics.

How to Memorize "subclass"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a subclass, imagine a group of objects or concepts that share a common characteristic or property.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize a subclass, associate it with a related concept or object that is easy to remember.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for remembering the meaning of 'subclass' could be 'Under Class' or 'Subordinate Class'.

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