
(1) The word poly means many, and mor-
phism means several forms. Both the
words are derived from Greek language.
Thus, by combining these two words,
a new whole word called polymor-
phism is created, which means vari-
ous forms.
(2) The information pertaining to various over-
loaded member functions is to be given to
the compiler while compiling. This is called
early binding or static bind-
ing. The deciding function call at run time
is called run time or late or dynamic
binding. Dynamic binding permits to
suspend the decision of choosing a suitable
member function until run time.
(3) Pointers to the object of a base class are