"base class" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: base classes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} base class (plural base classes)
  1. (object-oriented programming) A class from which other classes can be derived, inheriting its functionality or interface; a potential superclass for subclasses. Categories (topical): Object-oriented programming Translations (Translations): basisklasse [feminine] (Dutch), classe de base [feminine] (French), Basisklasse [feminine] (German), grunnklasi [masculine] (Icelandic)
    Sense id: en-base_class-en-noun-aHniLtxQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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