Synonyms for superposition
ˌsu pər pəˈzɪʃ ənsu·per·po·si·tion

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1. superpositionnoun

   (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another

   Synonyms:
   principle of superposition, superposition principle

2. principle of superposition, superposition principle, superpositionnoun

   (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest

   Synonyms:
   principle of superposition, superposition principle

3. superpositionnoun

   (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide

   Synonyms:
   principle of superposition, superposition principle

4. superpositionnoun

   the placement of one thing on top of another

   Synonyms:
   principle of superposition, superposition principle

Matched Categories

1. • Deposition
   • Geology
   • Geometry
   • Placement
   • Principle

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1. List of paraphrases for "superposition":

   overlay, superimposition, layering, overlap

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1. Terry Sabaka:

   The magnetic field is actually a superposition of fields from many current sources.