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superposition

su·per·po·sition

UK/ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ).pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ US/ˌsu.pɚ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ uncommon

noun

1.

(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another

2.
3.

(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide

4.

the placement of one thing on top of another

Origin

From French superposition.

Phrases

  • superposition calculus
  • superposition eye
  • superposition in time
  • superposition integral
  • superposition principle
  • superposition property
  • superposition theorem

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