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superpose

American  
[soo-per-pohz] / ˌsu pərˈpoʊz /

verb (used with object)

superposed, superposing

  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 British  
/ ˌsuːpəˈpəʊz /

verb

  1. geometry to transpose (the coordinates of one geometric figure) to coincide with those of another

  2. a rare word for superimpose

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Other Word Forms

  • superposable adjective

Etymology

Origin of superpose

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

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