method overriding

[/ˈmeθəd ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/]
nounpl: method overridings
sobrescrita de método
1. In object-oriented programming, the process by which a subclass or derived class provides a specific implementation of a method that is already defined in its parent or base class
Method overriding allows a child class to override a method from its parent class to provide specialized behavior.
A sobrescrita de método permite que uma classe filha sobrescreva um método da classe pai para fornecer um comportamento especializado.
2. The technique of replacing or extending the functionality of an inherited method with a new implementation in a subclass
In Java, method overriding is a key feature of polymorphism that enables runtime method dispatch.
Em Java, a sobrescrita de método é um recurso fundamental do polimorfismo que permite a delegação de método em tempo de execução.
Method overriding is a fundamental concept in object-oriented programming taught universally in computer science education across Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech communities, 'sobrescrita de método' is the standard technical term used in documentation, tutorials, and professional settings. This concept is central to understanding polymorphism and is extensively discussed in frameworks like Spring (Java) and Django (Python), which are widely used in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
method replacementmethod substitutionmethod shadowingsubclass method implementation
Antonyms / Antônimos
method overloadingmethod inheritance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sobrescrita de método
Standard term used in Brazilian programming contexts and documentation
Portugal
sobrescrita de método / redefinição de método
Both terms are used; redefinição is sometimes preferred in Portugal
Technical Communities
sobrescrita
Shortened form commonly used among developers in casual conversation

Related Words

polymorphisminheritancesubclassparent classvirtual methoddynamic dispatchmethod overloadingabstraction

Related Idioms & Phrases

override a parent method
implement method overriding
respect the method signature when overriding
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →