superclass
|su-per-class|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsuːpərˌklæs/
🇬🇧
/ˈsuːpəˌklɑːs/
parent class
Etymology
Etymology Information
'superclass' originates from the combination of 'super-' meaning 'above' and 'class' referring to a category or group.
Historical Evolution
'superclass' was formed in the context of computer science to describe a class that serves as a parent to other classes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a class above others,' and this meaning has remained consistent in programming contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/05 14:58