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Definition:
A superclass is a class that has been extended by another class. It allows the extending class to inherit its state and behaviors.
Also Known As: base class, parent class
Examples:
Imagine you define a Person class:
public class Person { }
A new class can be created by extending this class:
public class Employee extends Person { }
The Person class is said to be the superclass of the Employee class.