final method

[/ˈfaɪnəl ˈmeθəd/]
nounpl: final methods
método final
1. In object-oriented programming, a method that cannot be overridden by subclasses; a method declared with the 'final' keyword that maintains its implementation across inheritance hierarchy
The final method ensures that critical functionality cannot be altered by child classes.
O método final garante que a funcionalidade crítica não possa ser alterada pelas classes filhas.
2. A method that represents the conclusive or last step in a process or procedure
The final method of payment must be confirmed before shipping.
O método final de pagamento deve ser confirmado antes do envio.
This is primarily a technical term used in software engineering and programming education. It is widely understood by developers in both Brazil and Portugal due to the global nature of programming languages like Java and C#. The concept is essential in object-oriented programming courses and professional development environments across all English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
immutable methodnon-overridable methodsealed methodlocked method
Antonyms / Antônimos
virtual methodoverridable methodabstract methodopen method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método final
standard technical term used in software development contexts
Portugal
método final
identical usage; common in Portuguese software documentation
USA Technical English
final method
primary term in Java, C#, and other OOP languages

Related Words

final classinheritancepolymorphismmethod overrideencapsulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock down a method
seal the implementation
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