Definition of Superimposed

1. Adjective. Placed on or over something else. "An overlying image"

Exact synonyms: Overlying
Similar to: Superjacent

2. Adjective. With one layer on top of another. "Superimposed rocks"
Exact synonyms: Layered
Similar to: Bedded, Stratified

Definition of Superimposed

1. Verb. (past of superimpose) ¹

2. Adjective. Positioned on or above something else, especially in layers ¹

3. Adjective. (geology) layered or stratified ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Superimposed

1. superimpose [v] - See also: superimpose

Lexicographical Neighbors of Superimposed

superhumerals
superhump
superhumping
superhumps
superhydrophobic
superhydrophobicity
superhype
superhyped
superhyperfine
superhypes
superhyping
superimmense
superimportant
superimposable
superimpose
superimposed (current term)
superimposes
superimposing
superimposition
superimpositions
superimpregnation
superimpregnations
superincumbence
superincumbency
superincumbent
superindex
superindexes
superindices
superindividual
superinduce

Literary usage of Superimposed

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"... side of this larva, the processes are absorbed and the radial arrangement is superimposed upon the bilateral features in the adult, without, however, ..."

2. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1906)
"Consequently, the load supported by the lintel will equal 1.5 X 2 X 10 X 130 = 3900 Ib. Ans. superimposed WAM, WITH WINDOW OPENINGS 33. ..."

3. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"At a point 130 feet from the beginning of the wall, exploration has brought to light the remains of a gate with three superimposed floorings of successive ..."

4. The Theory of Engineering Drawing by Alphonse Andrew Adler (1912)
"To find the shade and shadow cast by a superimposed circular cap on a cylinder. Fig. ... The same effect occurs on the superimposed cap, and, hence, ..."

5. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"... of this larva, the processes are absorbed and the radial arrangement is superimposed upon the bilateral features in the adult, without, however, ..."

6. Physics of the Earth's Crust by Osmond Fischer (1881)
"If we had a series of superimposed beds perfectly homogeneous each in itself, and each having its upper and under side strictly parallel and horizontal, ..."

7. Physics of the Earth's Crust by Osmond Fisher (1881)
"If we had a series of superimposed beds perfectly homogeneous each in itself, and each having its upper and under side strictly parallel and horizontal, ..."

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