Specify which superclass to call a method from

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I have a hierarchy with several levels, it looks something like this (<---- denotes subclassing of left from right):

MyClass <----- ParentClass <------ Abstract Class

I want to call a non-static method that is declared and defined in AbstractClass, but is overridden in ParentClass. I want to call the version in AbstractClass, not the version in ParentClass, so I need something like

super.super.method();

Or something of that spirit. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks!

I'm aware that syntax doesn't work. But is there a way to do what I'm asking? — bcr, Aug 29 '12 at 22:03
possible duplicate of [Java How to call method of grand parents?](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2584377/java-how-to-call-method-of-grand-parents) — scrappedcola, Aug 29 '12 at 22:05
It's a library design decision I unfortunately do not have control over. — bcr, Aug 29 '12 at 22:05
If you are aware of the syntax I think it is time to re-consider design. — kosa, Aug 29 '12 at 22:05
Thanks for the point scrappedcola. I tried to find such things but didn't think to search "grandparent"... — bcr, Aug 29 '12 at 22:06

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:56

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This Stack Overflow thread has a good discussion of this issue. In short, there a couple of hacky ways to do it, but you really shouldn't.

edited May 23 '17 at 11:56

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answered Aug 29 '12 at 22:11

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