superpose

[ soo-per-pohz ]

verb (used with object)

, su·per·posed, su·per·pos·ing.

1. to place above or upon something else, or one upon another.
2. Geometry. to place (one figure) in the space occupied by another, so that the two figures coincide throughout their whole extent.

superpose

/ ˌsuːpəˈpəʊz /

verb

1. geometry to transpose (the coordinates of one geometric figure) to coincide with those of another
2. See superimpose
   a rare word for superimpose

Derived Forms

• ˌsuperˈposable, adjective

Other Words From

• super·posa·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of superpose¹

From the French word superposer, dating back to 1815–25. See super-, pose ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of superpose¹

C19: from French superposer, from Latin superpōnere, from super- + pōnere to place

Example Sentences

What has been accomplished is to superpose upon the ancient organic France another arbitrary and administrative France.

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We may give isolated single taps or superpose a series in rapid succession according as the wheel is rotated slow or fast.

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Now it is the same thing with symmetric spherical triangles; we cannot superpose them.

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But if we superpose the pure spectral colours on a screen, the resulting colours are quite 729 different.

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