HyperDic: superposition

English > 4 senses of the word superposition:
NOUNprocesssuperposition(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
cognitionsuperposition, principle of superposition, superposition principle(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
actsuperposition(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
actsuperpositionthe placement of one thing on top of another
English > superposition: 4 senses > noun 1, process
Meaning(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another.
CategorygeologyA science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks / rocks
Broaderdeposition, depositThe natural process of laying down a deposit of something
English > superposition: 4 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaning(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest.
Synonymsprinciple of superposition, superposition principle
CategorygeologyA science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks / rocks
Broaderprinciple, ruleA rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
Spanishprincipio de superposición
Catalanprincipi de superposició
English > superposition: 4 senses > noun 3, act
Meaning(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide.
CategorygeometryThe pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
Broaderplacement, location, locating, position, positioning, emplacementThe act of putting something in a certain place
Verbssuperposeplace (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide
English > superposition: 4 senses > noun 4, act
MeaningThe placement of one thing on top of another.
Broaderplacement, location, locating, position, positioning, emplacementThe act of putting something in a certain place
Verbssuperposeplace (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide
superposeplace on top of

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