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Polymorphism in Python

Definition:
 It refers to the use of a single type entity (method, operator or object) to
represent different types in different scenarios.
 It enables a single interface to represent different underlying forms (data
types).
Types:
1. Method Overloading
2. Method Overriding
Method overloading

Definition:
In Python, method overloading can be simulated using default arguments or variable-
length arguments:

Example:
class Math:
def add(self, a, b, c=0):
return a + b + c
math = Math()
print(math.add(1, 2)) # Output: 3
print(math.add(1, 2, 3)) # Output: 6
Method Overriding
Definition:
 In method overriding, the child class provides a specific implementation of a
method that is already defined in its parent class
Example:
class Animal:
def speak(self):
print("Animal speaks")
class Dog(Animal):
def speak(self):
print("Dog barks")
dog = Dog() # Creating objects
dog.speak() # Output: Dog barks

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