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Superposition
01
the act or process of placing one object or entity directly above or on top of another
02
(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
03
a principle in geology stating that in a sequence of undisturbed sedimentary rock layers, the youngest rocks are at the top, and the oldest rocks are at the bottom, helping determine the relative ages of geological formations
04
(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
Example
The artist created a striking image through the superposition of different colored layers of paint.
The photographer achieved an artistic effect through the superposition of transparent images in the final print.
The chef added complexity to the dish through the superposition of contrasting flavors and textures.
In architecture, the engineer considered the structural integrity of the building with the superposition of additional floors.
The archaeologists carefully documented the artifacts found in each layer of soil, noting their superposition.
