superclass

A taxonomic category of related organisms ranking below a phylum or its subdivisions and above a class.

A group embracing two or more classes, or a single class contrasting with such a combination.

A taxon ranking below a phylum and above a class.

A high-level class that passes attributes and methods down the hierarchy to subclasses.

(computing, object-oriented programming) To create a superclass of.

(biology) a taxonomic class below a phylum and above a class