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4. Inheritance

  • Inheritance (generalization) represents commonality among concepts.

  • Commonality must be actively sought.

  • Search for generalization and classification of concepts are high-level activities that yield lasting results.

  • Mammal hierarchy example:

      mammal hierarchy

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