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What is the main idea behind Java abstract Keyword?
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The abstract keyword is a non-access modifier, used for classes and methods.
Definition and Usage
Java abstract Keyword
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abstractDefinition and Usage
The abstract keyword is a non-access modifier, used for classes and methods.
Class: An abstract class is a restricted class that cannot be used to create objects (to access it, it must be inherited from another class).
Method: An abstract method can only be used in an abstract class, and it does not have a body. The body is provided by the subclass (inherited from).
Related Pages
Read more about modifiers in our Java Modifiers Tutorial .
❮ Java Keywords