Typeparameterized
Typeparameterized, or type-parameterized, refers to a type, function, or data structure that is defined with one or more type parameters. This enables parametric polymorphism, allowing the same definition to operate over different concrete types. When a type parameter is supplied with a specific type, the resulting instance becomes a concrete, type-safe entity.
How it works: A type parameter acts as a placeholder for a type that is supplied later.
Examples by language family: In Java and C#, generic types include List<T> and Dictionary<K,V>. In C++, templates
Benefits and considerations: Type parameterization improves code reuse, safety, and abstraction by separating algorithms from concrete