superimpose

English

Etymology

super- +‎ impose

Pronunciation
  • enPR: so͞oʹ-pər-ĭm-pōz', IPA(key): /ˈsuː.pəɹ.ɪm.ˌpəʊ̯z/
  • Rhymes: -uːpəɹɪmpəʊz
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)

Verb

superimpose (third-person singular simple present superimposes, present participle superimposing, simple past and past participle superimposed)

  1. To place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible.
    He superimposed the company logo over the image.
  2. (geology) To establish a structural system over, independently of underlying structures.

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