Operators in C++ can be overloaded similar to functions. The overloaded operator does not lose any of its original functionalities . Relational and logical operators can also be overloaded .

 

Restrictions to overloaded operators that can't be changed:

1. Precedence

2. Number of operands

All C++ operators can be overloaded except the :

1. . (dot)

2. ::

3. .*

4. ?

Overloaded operators can be inherited except for the =.

 

NOTE : You can change the + operator to perform output , but that would confuse the users.

 

The syntax of a member operator function:

Return-type  class-name :: operator#(arg-list)               {                   // operation to be performed               }