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SUBCLASSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Subclasses.

Subclasses - as a noun

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

Subclasses - 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

"We can categorize animals into different subclasses such as mammals, reptiles, and birds."
"In programming, classes can have subclasses that inherit properties and methods from their parent class."
"The testing phase revealed some issues with the subclasses of the main software component."
"The biology textbook explained the characteristics of various plant subclasses."
"In the study of linguistics, verbs can be divided into subclasses based on their behavior."
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Word Game Points

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

SUBCLASSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SUBCLASSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subclasses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBCLASSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SUBCLASSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subclasses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBCLASSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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