overriding

adj : having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood

among policy-makers is optimism" [syn: {paramount}, {predominant},

{predominate}, {preponderant}, {preponderating}]

overriding

Redefining in a {child class} a {method} or

function member defined in a {parent class}.

Not to be confused with "{overloading}".

(1996-12-21)