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noun
A class from which other classes can be derived, inheriting its functionality or interface; a potential superclass for subclasses.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: object-oriented programming
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Synonyms: parent class, superclass
Antonyms: none provided
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