superpose

verb — 2 senses

superpose

verb

US /ˈsuː.pɚˌpoʊ̯z/ · UK /ˈsuː.pəˌpəʊ̯z/

Etymology From super- + pose.

1

To place (an object) on top of another.

2

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

Derived terms
superposability, superposable
Related terms
superposition, add on, pile on, pile up, stack up

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