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Meaning of is-a | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. The relationship between two entities in which one entity inherits from the other.
  2. Such a relationship expressed as an ontology component (regardless of whether the OOP paradigm per se is implemented).

Examples

“A special slot, the Is-a slot, short for is-a-member-of-the-class, ties instances to the classes they are members of.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

IS-K is-ought problem is. is't ISA Isa.

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