pure virtual method

noun

A virtual method having no implementation in a particular class, thus making the class abstract and uninstantiable. It can be overridden in subclasses.

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pure virtual function
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Meanings

nounpure virtual method (plural pure virtual methods)

plural pure virtual methods

  1. object-oriented programmingA virtual method having no implementation in a particular class, thus making the class abstract and uninstantiable. It can be overridden in subclasses.

    Synonyms: pure virtual function

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA virtual method having no implementation in a particular class, thus making the class abstract and uninstantiable. It can be overridden in subclasses.

Similar
pure virtual function
Also see
pure virtual function
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