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Overridden: meaning, definitions and examples

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overridden

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈɪdən ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

programming context

Overridden refers to the process in object-oriented programming where a subclass provides a specific implementation of a method that is already defined in its superclass. This allows the subclass to customize or extend the behavior of that method. The original method in the parent class can be called using the super keyword, enabling developers to build upon existing functionality while altering its behavior. This concept is crucial for achieving polymorphism, as it enables methods to behave differently based on the object that is calling them.

Synonyms

nullify, replace, supersede

Examples of usage

  • The child class has overridden the parent class's method.
  • To change the default behavior, you can override the method.
  • This method was overridden to add extra functionality.
  • When the method is overridden, it must match the signature.

Translations

Translations of the word "overridden" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobrescrito

🇮🇳 ओवरराइड किया गया

🇩🇪 überschrieben

🇮🇩 ditimpa

🇺🇦 перезаписаний

🇵🇱 nadpisany

🇯🇵 オーバーライドされた

🇫🇷 écrasé

🇪🇸 sobrescrito

🇹🇷 üstüne yazılmış

🇰🇷 재정의된

🇸🇦 مكتوب فوقه

🇨🇿 přepsaný

🇸🇰 prepísaný

🇨🇳 覆盖的

🇸🇮 prepisan

🇮🇸 yfirlýst

🇰🇿 жазылған

🇬🇪 გადაწერილი

🇦🇿 üzərində yazılmış

🇲🇽 sobrescrito

Etymology

The term 'override' originates from the combination of 'over' and 'ride,' which literally means to ride over something or to surpass it. The use of 'override' in a programming context emerged in the late 20th century as programming languages evolved to incorporate object-oriented principles. It signifies an action where a derived class provides a new definition for a method that is already available in its base class. This concept has critical implications for software design, particularly in enabling polymorphic behavior, which is a cornerstone of flexible and reusable code structures. As programming languages have developed, so too has the importance of overriding, making it a fundamental aspect of object-oriented design and programming practices today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,586, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.