HomeServicesBlogDictionariesContactSpanish Course
← Back to search

Meaning of eigenclass | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A hidden class associated with each specific instance of another class.

Examples

“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).”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See all B2 English words →

See also

Learn this word in context

See eigenclass used in real conversations inside our free language course.

Start Free Course

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free