Overloading vs. Overriding — What's the Difference?

To load too heavily.

First in priority; more important than all others

An excessive load.

Present participle of override

(object-oriented) A type of polymorphism, where different functions, operators or variables with the same name are invoked based on the data types of the parameters passed.

The act or process by which something is overridden.

The loading of a vehicle etc. with too heavy a weight.

Superior, of supreme importance in the case.

Present participle of overload

Having superior power and influence;