Subclass

Definition

A subclass is a class that inherits properties and behaviors from another class, called the superclass. It can add new features or modify existing ones.

Related terms

Superclass:

The superclass is the class from which the subclass inherits properties and behaviors.

Inherit:

Inheritance is the process by which one class acquires properties and behaviors from another class.

Polymorphism:

Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of the same superclass, enabling flexibility in programming.