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Superposition

//ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ).pəˈzɪʃ.ən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The placing of one thing on top of another. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the placement of one thing on top of another wordnet
  3. 3
    The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide wordnet
  5. 5
    The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest wordnet
  2. 7
    (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another wordnet

Etymology

From French superposition.

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