superimposed

[ soo-per-im-pohzd ]

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.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of superimpose.

Word History and Origins

Origin of superimposed¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; superimpose + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The jury was shown an image of Isabella that the scientists had superimposed on an X-ray of one of the skulls from the ravine - the first time such evidence had been used in court.

From BBC

Ms Moore glances towards a clock on the wall, which displays a photograph of her son in uniform superimposed on to a union flag.

From BBC

She carried a picture showing the faces of the then Prime Minister and Home Secretary superimposed on coconuts under a palm tree in November 2023.

From BBC

Her banner showed the faces of the then prime minister and home secretary superimposed on coconuts under a palm tree.

From BBC

“We will show their last messages,” said a superimposed text.

From Los Angeles Times