superimposed

American  

[soo-per-im-pohzd] / ˌsu pər ɪmˈpoʊzd /

adjective

1. being or relating to something that is placed over something else, usually characterized by some degree of transparency so that both the background and foreground objects are visible.

   The title credits appeared over the dusky opening scene in superimposed white text.

2. Geology.  (of a stream or drainage system) having a course not adjusted to the structure of the rocks presently undergoing erosion but determined instead by a prior erosion cycle or by formerly overlying rocks or sediments.

3. Botany.  (of a plant part) growing one over another, but separately, as in layers.

   The superimposed whorls of petals give these begonia blossoms a roselike appearance.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of superimpose.

Etymology

Origin of superimposed

First recorded in 1795–1805; superimpose + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, Fox News host Tucker Carlson featured a photo of the shooter superimposed with the words “Trans Killer” on his Tuesday show.

From Washington Post

The following year, it moved out of its historic downtown building, graced to this day by a mural of Steinbeck superimposed over the Californian’s front pages.

From Los Angeles Times

Discolored grass covers the baseball infield, making it look as if watermarks were superimposed on a large swath of the pitch.

From Washington Post

In Alexander’s video, one of three works that employ old dresses, superimposed figures dance and try on clothes.

From Washington Post

Other accents are basic geometric shapes, superimposed in direct reference to such abstract color painters as Mark Rothko or Josef Albers.

From Washington Post