Data Structures and Algorithms with Object-Oriented Design Patterns in Python

Polymorphism

Polymorphism  literally means ``having many forms.'' Polymorphism arises when a set of distinct classes share a common interface. Because the derived classes are distinct, their implementations may differ. However, because the derived classes share a common interface, instances of those classes are used in exactly the same way.

• Example-Graphical Objects
• Method Resolution
• Abstract Methods
• Algorithmic Abstraction

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