Super

Definitions

1. A keyword in object-oriented languages (Java, JavaScript, Python, Swift, Kotlin) that refers to the parent class, used to call the superclass constructor (`super()`) or to invoke an overridden method from the parent implementation (`super.method()`).

   In plain English: A keyword that lets a child class call a method or constructor from its parent class.

   Example: "Call super() in the constructor before accessing this — JavaScript will throw a ReferenceError if you don't."

Related Terms

• Derived Type
• Mixin
• Method Override
• Method Resolution Order
• Override
• Parent Class
• Static Method
• Subclass
• Superclass