Superpose

[,sju:pә'pәuz]

Definition

(verb.) place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide.

Checked by Adrienne--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To lay upon, as one kind of rock on another.

(v. t.) 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.

Editor: Ryan

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Superimpose.

Editor: Lyle

Definition

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.

Checker: Zelig