superposition
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Noun (4)
- (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on anotherType of deposition, deposit
- (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldestSynonyms: principle of superpositionsuperposition principleType of principle, rule
- (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincideType of placement, location
- the placement of one thing on top of anotherType of placement, location
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Su′per·po·si′tion noun
Origin: Cf. F. superposition. See Super-, and Position.
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.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54