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superposition

noun

1 superposition

geology The deposition of one geological stratum on another.

Roget 223: covering, cover; baldachin, baldachino, baldaquin; canopy, tilt, awning, tent, marquee, tente d'abri [Fr.], umbrella, parasol, sunshade; ... show more

Roget 37: addition, annexation, adjection; junction etc. 43; superposition, superaddition, superjunction, superfetation; accession, reinforcement; increase etc. ... show more

2 superposition

geology The principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest.

synonyms: principle of superposition, superposition principle.

3 superposition

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

4 superposition

The placement of one thing on top of another.


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