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subclass

/ˈsklæsbæks/ noun · British & US
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What does subclass mean?

noun

A class that is subordinate to another class, often inheriting its properties and behavior. A subclass is a more specific type of object that is derived from a more general class.

Example

"The subclass of mammals includes primates, carnivores, and ungulates."

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