superposition

Nouns

  • (n) (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
  • (n) (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest principle of superposition, superposition principle,
  • (n) (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
  • (n) the placement of one thing on top of another

Synonyms

principle of superposition superposition principle

Words of close approximity

superposition principle