superimposition

superimposition

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Etymology

    From super- + imposition.

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    Noun

    superimposition (countable and uncountable, plural superimpositions)

    1. The process, or the result of superimposing.
      Synonyms: superposition, supraposition
      1. The placing of one image on top of another, especially placing a photograph over some other graphic; an image thus placed.
        Synonym: superposition
        Near-synonym: (superimposable image) diapositive
      2. (philosophy) The building of ontological categories of a higher level on top of categories of a lower level.

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