superposition, n.
(superpositions)
(superpositions)
the placement of one thing on top of another
<noun.act>
superposition
semantic pointers
hypernym
(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
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superposition
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
domain of synset (topic)
(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
<noun.cognition>
principle of superposition superposition superposition principle
(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
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superposition