abstract type
æbˈstrækt taɪp
Definition

Definition of abstract type - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.type in programming that cannot be instantiatedTECH.
  • The abstract type defines methods for subclasses to implement.
  • An abstract type serves as a blueprint for other classes.
  • Developers often use an abstract type to enforce a contract.
abstract class interface
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Expressions with abstract

abstract artn.
art using shapes and colors without showing real things
Abstract art uses shapes and colors instead of real objects.
abstract artistn.
artist creating non-representational art using shapes and colors
The gallery featured an abstract artist known for vibrant colors.
abstract idean.
concept not concrete or tangible
Love is an abstract idea that everyone experiences differently.
abstract thoughtn.
thinking about concepts not physically present
Philosophers often engage in abstract thought to explore existential questions..
in abstract termsadv.
using general ideas instead of specific details
She described the problem in abstract terms.
in the abstractadv.
not referring to specific examples
The theory sounds good in the abstract, but it may not work in practice.

Expressions with type

type upv.
write or input text using a keyboard
She had to type up the report by Friday.
someone's typen.
kind of person someone is attracted to
He realized she was definitely not his type.
against typeadv.
in a way that is not expected
He played the villain against type.
a man of someone's typen.
person matching someone's preferred characteristics
He's definitely a man of her type.
revert to typev.
go back to original form or state
The software reverted to type after the update failed.
play against typev.
act in a role different from usual
The comedian decided to play against type in the drama film.
reversion to typen.
return to an original state or behavior
After the experiment, the animals showed reversion to type.
athletic typen.
individual inclined towards sports and physical activities
She is an athletic type who loves running marathons.
body typen.
classification for tailoring fitness plans
His body type requires a high-protein diet.
not one's typeadj.
not matching someone's usual preferences or attraction
He's nice, but he's not my type.

Terms related to abstract type

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blueprintdesignframeworklibrarymoduleprotocoltemplate

Terms with abstract type included in their meaning

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containern.
technology
abstract data type holding collections
ADTacr.
acr: Abstract Data Type
data structure defined by its behavior not its implementation

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  1. French:type abstrait, ...
  2. German:abstrakter Typ, ...
  3. Italian:tipo astratto, ...
  4. Spanish:tipo abstracto, ...
  5. Portuguese:tipo abstrato, ...
  6. Chinese:抽象类型, ...
  7. Japanese:抽象型, ...
  8. Arabic:نَوْع مُجَرَّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוּג מֻפְשָׁט, ...
  10. Russian:абстрактный тип, ...
  11. Ukrainian:абстрактний тип, ...
  12. Hindi:एब्स्ट्रैक्ट टाइप, ...

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