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

Between their baby pink uniform and quick cut videos - usually featuring Darshan superimposed via green screen - their style is definitely unique.

From BBC

Jurors found him not guilty on the comparison to the 20th Century dictators and the Wests, but ruled the superimposed image was grossly offensive.

From BBC

Asked to explain screenshots highlighting the disparity between dates Mr Borwick said the "version history" of the phone notes appeared to have been superimposed.

From BBC

A unique, new line of MLB hats for fans displays a team’s uniform logo with the same team’s hat logo superimposed on top of it in the center.

From Los Angeles Times

Cara Hunter of the Social Democratic and Labour Party was targeted in a deepfake video three years ago, when her face was digitally superimposed on to the face of another person.

From BBC