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Definition of Superimposed

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

2. Adjective. With one layer on top of another. "Superimposed rocks"

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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