superpose

 
Pronunciation: /suːpəˈpəʊz, sjuː-/

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'