In programming, 'inherited' refers to properties and behaviors that are passed down from one class (superclass) to another (subclass). These inherited elements can be used directly in the subclass without having to redefine them.
Related terms
Encapsulation: The principle of bundling data and methods together into a single unit (class).
Polymorphism: The ability for objects of different classes related through inheritance to respond differently to the same method call.
Abstraction: The process of simplifying complex systems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts.