DERIVED CLASS
\dɪɹˈa͡ɪvd klˈas], \dɪɹˈaɪvd klˈas], \d_ɪ_ɹ_ˈaɪ_v_d k_l_ˈa_s]\
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(Or "subclass") In object-orientedprogramming, a class that is derived from a base class byinheritance. The derived class contains all the features ofthe base class, but may have new features added or redefineexisting features.The synonym "subclass" is possibly confusing since the derivedclass has a superset of the base class's features.Compare derived type.
By Denis Howe
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.