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Polymorphism in C++

Polymorphism in C++ allows a call to a member function to cause different code to execute depending on the type of object invoking the function. The example shows a base Shape class that is derived by Rectangle and Triangle classes, with each overriding the area() function differently. This demonstrates polymorphism, as calling area() on a Shape object will execute different code depending on if the object is a Rectangle or Triangle.

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Polymorphism in C++

Polymorphism in C++ allows a call to a member function to cause different code to execute depending on the type of object invoking the function. The example shows a base Shape class that is derived by Rectangle and Triangle classes, with each overriding the area() function differently. This demonstrates polymorphism, as calling area() on a Shape object will execute different code depending on if the object is a Rectangle or Triangle.

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6/21/2021 Polymorphism in C++ - Tutorialspoint

Polymorphism in C++

The word polymorphism means having many forms. Typically, polymorphism occurs when there is
a hierarchy of classes and they are related by inheritance.
C++ polymorphism means that a call to a member function will cause a different function to be
executed depending on the type of object that invokes the function.
Consider the following example where a base class has been derived by other two classes −

Live Demo
#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

class Shape {

protected:

int width, height;

public:

Shape( int a = 0, int b = 0){

width = a;

height = b;

int area() {

cout << "Parent class area :" <<endl;

return 0;

};

class Rectangle: public Shape {

public:

Rectangle( int a = 0, int b = 0):Shape(a, b) { }

int area () {

cout << "Rectangle class area :" <<endl;

return (width * height);

};

class Triangle: public Shape {

public:

Triangle( int a = 0, int b = 0):Shape(a, b) { }

int area () {

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