superposition

Definition of Superposition in English :

see synonyms of superposition

Noun

1. superposition

(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another

2. principle of superposition, superposition, superposition principle

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

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

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Superposition

see synonyms of superposition

noun

the act of superposing or state of being superposed

2. geology

the principle that in any sequence of sedimentary rocks which has not been disturbed, the oldest strata lie at the bottom and the youngest at the top

Superposition

see synonyms of superposition

1. The act of superposing or the state of being superposed: "Yet another technique in the forensic specialist's repertoire is photo superposition" (Patrick Nuyghe).

2. Geology The principle that in a group of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest were the earliest to be deposited.

3. Physics The combination of two or more physical states, such as waves, to form a new physical state in accordance with the superposition principle.

tr.v. su·per·po·si·tioned, su·per·po·si·tion·ing, su·per·po·si·tions

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