superposition meaning

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superposition (noun): (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another.

superposition has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

superposition as a noun

  1. (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another

    Type of: deposition

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

    Synonyms: principle of superposition, superposition principle

    Type of: principle

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

    Type of: placement

    Related forms: superpose

  4. the placement of one thing on top of another

    Type of: placement

    Related forms: superpose

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in ON · 13-letter words

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