What does superpose mean?
Definitions for superpose
ˌsu pərˈpoʊzsu·per·pose
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Princeton's WordNet
superposeverb
place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide
superimpose, superpose, lay oververb
place on top of
"can you superimpose the two images?"
Wiktionary
superposeverb
To place one thing on top of another
superposeverb
To place one geometric figure on top of another in such a way that all common parts coincide
ChatGPT
superpose
Superpose refers to the process of placing one thing over or on top of another, especially in a way that they coincide or overlap. In a scientific context, it often refers to the combination of two or more physical or mathematical entities to create a new one that reflects the properties of all.
Webster Dictionary
Superposeverb
to lay upon, as one kind of rock on another
Superposeverb
to lay (a figure) upon another in such a manner that all the parts of the one coincide with the parts of the other; as, to superpose one plane figure on another
Etymology: [F. superposer. See Super-, and Pose.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Superpose
sū-pėr-pōz′, v.t. to place over or upon.—adjs. Superpō′sable; Superposed′.—n. Superposi′tion, act of superposing: state of being superposed: that which is above anything.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of superpose in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of superpose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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