| A fundamental unit in an object-oriented database, representing a specific instance of a class with its own properties and behaviors. |
A database that supports the modeling and creation of objects, including their properties, relationships, and methods. |
| A mechanism in object-oriented databases that allows classes to inherit properties and behaviors from other classes, forming a hierarchy. |
A blueprint or template for creating objects in an object-oriented database, defining their common properties and behaviors. |
| The ability of objects in an object-oriented database to take on multiple forms and exhibit different behaviors based on the context. |
The bundling of data and methods within a class in an object-oriented database, hiding the internal implementation details. |
| A special type of association in an object-oriented database where one object represents a collection of other related objects. |
A relationship between objects in an object-oriented database, typically represented by a reference or link between them. |