bounded type parameter

[ˈbaʊndɪd ˈtaɪp ˈpærəmɪtər]
nounpl: bounded type parameters
parâmetro de tipo limitado
1. In programming, specifically in generic programming, a type parameter whose values are restricted to a specific type or its subtypes through an upper bound constraint
In Java, you can declare a bounded type parameter like <T extends Number> to ensure T is a subclass of Number
Em Java, você pode declarar um parâmetro de tipo limitado como <T extends Number> para garantir que T seja uma subclasse de Number
2. A generic type variable constrained by inheritance or interface implementation
The bounded type parameter <T extends Comparable<T>> ensures that only comparable objects can be used
O parâmetro de tipo limitado <T extends Comparable<T>> garante que apenas objetos comparáveis possam ser usados
This is a technical term predominantly used in software development contexts. Both Brazilian and Portuguese developers use the same terminology. The concept is fundamental in object-oriented and functional programming languages like Java, C#, and Scala, making it a universal term in the global programming community regardless of region.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
constrained type parameterupper bounded typerestricted generic type
Antonyms / Antônimos
unbounded type parameterwildcard type

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parâmetro de tipo limitado
Standard term used in Brazilian programming education and documentation
Portugal
parâmetro de tipo limitado
Same terminology as Brazil in technical contexts

Related Words

generic typetype constraintupper boundtype variablewildcard type parameter
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