Eigenclass
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eigenclass is a noun meaning (object-oriented programming) A hidden class associated with each specific instance of another class.
Meaning
(object-oriented programming) A hidden class associated with each specific instance of another class.
Example Sentences
Singleton methods in Ruby live in a special, hidden class called the singleton class (it used to be referred to as the eigenclass, but singleton class is the current term).
Word Forms
- eigenclasses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include friend, member, object, inheritance, superclass, classifier.
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