superpose

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See also: superposé

English

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Etymology

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From super- +‎ pose.

Pronunciation

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superpose (third-person singular simple present superposes, present participle superposing, simple past and past participle superposed)

  1. (transitive) To place (an object) on top of another.
    Synonyms: overlay, superimpose
  2. (transitive, mathematics) To place (one geometric figure) on top of another in such a way that all common parts coincide.
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French

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Verb

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superpose

  1. inflection of superposer:
    1. first/third-person singular present indicative/subjunctive
    2. second-person singular imperative