superimpose [soo-per-im-pohz ]
Word Origin
verb (used with object), su·per·im·posed, su·per·im·pos·ing. to impose , place, or set over, above, or on something else. to put or join as an addition (usually followed by on or upon ). Movies , Television to print (an image) over another image so that both are seen at once: The credits were superimposed over the opening scene. Show More
Origin of superimpose First recorded in
1785–95; super- +
impose Related forms su·per·im·po·si·tion [soo-per-im-puh -zish -uh n] /ˌsu pərˌɪm pəˈzɪʃ ən/ noun su·per·im·pos·a·ble , adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for superimposable to set or place on or over something else (usually foll by on or upon ) to add (to) Show More
Derived Forms superimposition , noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for superimposable v. 1794, from superimposition (1680s), from Latin superimponere from super- (see super- ) + imponere "to place upon," from in- "into" + poser "put, place" (see pose (v.1)). Related: Superimposed ; superimposing .
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