superclass

IPA: supɝkɫæs

(computing, object-oriented programming) A high-level class that passes attributes and methods down the hierarchy to subclasses.
(taxonomy) A taxon ranking below a phylum and above a class.

Examples of "superclass" in Sentences

"These plugged-in traders have an edge that puts them in a superclass," Mr. Uzzi says.
ClassInherits (ClassObject, ClassName); would see if ClassObject was a "superclass" of ClassName
You'd see a growing underclass - and a growing 'superclass' of the privately educated children of the rich.
There is nothing ever important in these magazines, except for the superclass selling impossible dreams; luxury beauty power.
As a member of that "superclass," his writing should provide a necessary insight into the construction of this "New World Order."
The new rulers of the world would be a global cosmopolitan elite -- the 'superclass' that now exists in embryonic form, gathering in places like Davos.
Instead, "it's culture that has created class", including "a new celebrity superclass", which seems to consist of the likes of David Beckham and Kate Moss.
Class warfare is not doggedly pursuing laws and policies that eliminate the middle class and create a superclass of poor under a miniature, ultrawealthy plutocracy.
Since all our models in - herit from ActiveRecord:: Base, so far we have always relied on the initialization func - tion in the parent class (also called the superclass).
The members of this group, which I call the "superclass," come from business, finance, politics, the military, the arts, the nonprofit world and other realms, including even "shadow elites" from terrorist or criminal organizations.