override attributes

[/ˌoʊvərˈraɪd ˈætrɪbjuːts/]
noun phrase / verb phrase
atributos de substituição / atributos de sobreposição
1. In programming and software development, attributes or properties that take precedence over default or inherited values, replacing them with custom specifications
The CSS rule uses override attributes to change the default styling of all paragraphs.
A regra CSS usa atributos de substituição para alterar o estilo padrão de todos os parágrafos.
2. Settings or parameters that supersede previously defined values in a system or application
The administrator configured override attributes to enforce security policies across all user accounts.
O administrador configurou atributos de substituição para impor políticas de segurança em todas as contas de usuário.
3. In object-oriented programming, methods or properties that replace inherited implementations from parent classes
The child class defines override attributes to customize the behavior inherited from the parent class.
A classe filha define atributos de substituição para personalizar o comportamento herdado da classe pai.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development and IT contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is language-agnostic in professional settings and appears consistently in API documentation, programming tutorials, and technical specifications across both regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
override propertiessuperseding attributesreplacement valuescustom settingsprecedence attributes
Antonyms / Antônimos
default attributesinherited attributesbase attributesfallback values

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
atributos de substituição / atributos de sobreposição
Standard technical term used in software development and programming contexts
Portugal
atributos de substituição / propriedades de sobreposição
Similar usage with slight variation in terminology preference
Technical English (USA)
override attributes
Commonly used in documentation, APIs, and programming frameworks

Related Words

inheritancepolymorphismcascading stylesprecedence rulesproperty inheritancemethod overriding

Related Idioms & Phrases

take precedence over
supersede default values
override the defaults
force a setting
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