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superpose

Pronunciation: /suːpəˈpəʊz, sjuː-/

Definition of superpose

verb

[with object]
  • place (something) on or above something else, especially so that they coincide: (as adjective superposed)a border of superposed triangles

Derivatives

superposition

Pronunciation: /-pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from French superposer, from super- 'above' + poser 'to place'

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