superimposition

English

Etymology

super- +‎ imposition

Noun

superimposition (countable and uncountable, plural superimpositions)

The process, or the result of superimposing
The placing of one image on top of another, especially placing a photograph over some other graphic
(philosophy) The building of ontological categories of a higher level on top of categories of a lower level.

Alternative forms

super-imposition

Derived terms

superimpositional

Related terms

superimpose

Translations

process or result of superimposing

German: Überlagern, Überlagerung (de), Überdecken (de), Überdeckung (de), Darüberlegen

See also

superinformation

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