Is-a
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Is-a is a noun meaning (programming) The relationship between two entities in which one entity inherits from the other.
Meaning
(programming) The relationship between two entities in which one entity inherits from the other.
More Meanings
- (programming, ontologies) Such a relationship expressed as an ontology component (regardless of whether the OOP paradigm per se is implemented).
Example Sentences
A special slot, the Is-a slot, short for is-a-member-of-the-class, ties instances to the classes they are members of.
Word Forms
- is-as
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include has-a, association, function, interrelationship, subproperty, interassociation.
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