interface I { function f() external returns (uint); } contract A is I { uint public override f; } abstract contract B is I { function f() external virtual override returns (uint) { return 2; } } abstract contract C is A, B {} // ---- // TypeError: (198-228): Derived contract must override function "f". Two or more base classes define function with same name and parameter types. Since one of the bases defines a public state variable which cannot be overridden, you have to change the inheritance layout or the names of the functions.