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Definition of Superposition
1. Noun. (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another.
2. Noun. (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest.
Exact synonyms: Principle Of Superposition, Superposition Principle
Generic synonyms: Principle, Rule
Category relationships: Geology
Generic synonyms: Principle, Rule
Category relationships: Geology
3. Noun. (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide.
Generic synonyms: Emplacement, Locating, Location, Placement, Position, Positioning
Category relationships: Geometry
Derivative terms: Superpose
Category relationships: Geometry
Derivative terms: Superpose
4. Noun. The placement of one thing on top of another.
Generic synonyms: Emplacement, Locating, Location, Placement, Position, Positioning
Derivative terms: Superpose, Superpose
Derivative terms: Superpose, Superpose
Definition of Superposition
1. n. The act of superposing, or the state of being superposed; as, the superposition of rocks; the superposition of one plane figure on another, in geometry.
Definition of Superposition
1. Noun. The placing of one thing on top of another ¹
2. Noun. (geology) The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Superposition
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