what is the syntax for defining virtual functions outside the class body? class random{

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Asked: May 15, 20262026-05-15T06:24:03+00:00 2026-05-15T06:24:03+00:00

what is the syntax for defining virtual functions outside the class body?

class random{

public:
   random(int i = 0);
   virtual ~random(){};
   virtual void print() const;
protected:
   int id;      

};

is it?

virtual void random::print() {


}

?

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Editorial Team · Answer 1 · 2026-05-15T06:24:03+00:00

Editorial Team

Just:

struct foo
{
    virtual void bar(void) const;
};

void foo::bar(void) const
{
}

virtual only goes on the declaration.

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