eigenclass en · NOUN
Etymology
From eigen- + class.
Meanings
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(qualifier:object-oriented programming) A hidden class associated with each specific instance of another class.
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).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eigenclasses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |