superposition — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The placing of one thing on top of another.

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   Synonyms

   suprapositionsuperimposition

2. The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.

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3. The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.

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Noun

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

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   depositiondeposit

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

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   principle of superpositionsuperposition principle

   Broader terms

   principlerule

3. (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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   placementlocationlocatingpositionpositioningemplacement

4. the placement of one thing on top of another

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   placementlocationlocatingpositionpositioningemplacement