parent class methods

[ˈpɛrənt klæs ˈmɛθədz]
nounpl: parent class methods
métodos da classe pai
1. In object-oriented programming, methods (functions) that are defined in a parent or superclass and can be inherited and used by child or subclasses
The child class inherited all the parent class methods without having to redefine them.
A classe filha herdou todos os métodos da classe pai sem precisar redefini-los.
2. Methods that serve as a blueprint for derived classes, which can either use them directly or override them with custom implementations
We called the parent class methods using the super keyword to maintain the original functionality.
Chamamos os métodos da classe pai usando a palavra-chave super para manter a funcionalidade original.
This is technical jargon specific to software development and computer science education. It is used universally across English and Portuguese-speaking programming communities without significant cultural variation. In Brazilian tech companies and universities, the English term is often used interchangeably with Portuguese translations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
superclass methodsbase class methodsinherited methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
child class methodssubclass-specific methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos da classe pai
Standard term used in software development across Brazil
Portugal
métodos da classe progenitora
Alternative formal terminology used in Portuguese software documentation
São Paulo
métodos da classe pai
Tech hub uses English-influenced terminology

Related Words

inheritancepolymorphismmethod overridingobject-oriented programmingclass hierarchy

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a parent class method
override a parent class method
inherit parent class methods
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