Found 2 items, similar to superposition.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: superposition
superposition
n 1: (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on
another
2: (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified
sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest [syn:
principle of superposition
,
superposition principle]
3: (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the
position of another one in order to show that the two
coincide
4: the placement of one thing on top of another
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Superposition
Superposition
\Su`per*po*si"tion\, n. [Cf. F. superposition. See
Super-, and
Position.]
The act of superposing, or the state of being superposed; as,
the superposition of rocks; the superposition of one plane
figure on another, in geometry.
[1913 Webster]