derived class
[/dɪˈraɪvd klæs/]
nounpl: derived classes
classe derivada
1. In object-oriented programming, a class that inherits properties and methods from another class (called the base class or parent class)
The Employee class is a derived class that inherits from the Person class.
A classe Employee é uma classe derivada que herda da classe Person.
2. A subclass that extends or specializes the functionality of its parent class through inheritance
In our design, Car is a derived class of Vehicle, adding specific car-related properties.
Em nosso design, Car é uma classe derivada de Vehicle, adicionando propriedades específicas de carro.
This is technical jargon specific to object-oriented programming. The term 'derived class' is more commonly used in C++ and academic contexts, while 'subclass' is preferred in Java and Python communities. In Brazil, both 'classe derivada' and 'subclasse' are used interchangeably in programming education and professional settings.
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