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SUBCLASS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Subclass.

How to pronounce subclass:

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Subclass - as a noun

(biology) a taxonomic category below a class and above an order

Subclass - as a verb

(in object-oriented programming) to create a subclass of (some class).

Example: "I subclassed the button class to create a more specialised fancybutton class for my user interface."

To cause (an object) to act as an instance of a subclass (by creating the desired subclass and instantiating an object of this subclass).

Example Sentences

"The poodles are a subclass of the dog breed."
"The luxury cars are a subclass of the automobile category."
"In biology, mammals are a subclass of the animal kingdom."
"The daisies are a subclass of the flowering plants."
"The thriller genre is a subclass of the mystery novels."
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Word Game Points

Is SUBCLASS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subclass is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUBCLASS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SUBCLASS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subclass is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBCLASS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SUBCLASS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subclass is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBCLASS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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