superpose

From super- + pose.

• enPR: so͞oʹ-pər-pōz', IPA^(key): /ˈsuː.pəɹˌpəʊ̯z/
  • (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈsuː.pɚˌpoʊ̯z/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈsuː.pəˌpəʊ̯z/

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• Rhymes: -uːpə(ɹ)pəʊz

superpose (third-person singular simple present superposes, present participle superposing, simple past and past participle superposed)

1. (transitive) To place (an object) on top of another.

   Synonyms: overlay, superimpose

2. (transitive, mathematics) To place (one geometric figure) on top of another in such a way that all common parts coincide.

• superposition (noun)

superpose

1. inflection of superposer:
   1. first/third-person singular present indicative/subjunctive
   2. second-person singular imperative