superimposition

English

Etymology

super- +‎ imposition

Noun

superimposition (countable and uncountable, plural superimpositions)

1. The process, or the result of superimposing.

   Synonym: superposition

   1. The placing of one image on top of another, especially placing a photograph over some other graphic; an image thus placed.

      Synonym: superposition

      Near-synonym: (superimposable image) diapositive

   2. (philosophy) The building of ontological categories of a higher level on top of categories of a lower level.

Alternative forms

• super-imposition

Derived terms

• superimpositional

Related terms

• superimpose

Translations

process or result of superimposing

• German: Überlagern, Überlagerung (de), Überdecken (de), Überdeckung (de), Darüberlegen

See also

• superinformation