superposition

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The placing of one thing on top of another.
2. (countable, uncountable) The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.
3. (countable, uncountable) The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.

Synonyms

superimposition

principle of superposition

superposition principle

collision

💥

dash

💨

doubling

overprinting

overriding

superimpose

superimposing

superpose

superposed

lap joint

push-down

nestification

reclosing

superinduction

supraposition

registration

halved joint

repeated addition

doublication

accession

match together

addendum

annexation

coincidence

Translations

Überlagerung

superposition

superposición

sovrapposizione

Konvergenz

Schichtung

Superposition

προσθήκη

τοποθέτηση υπεράνω

principe de superposition

superposizione

sobreposição

وضع شيء على اخر ومن ثمة تطابق الشيئين

üstdüşüm

تجديد

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ).pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Etymology

From French superposition.