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Definitions for SUPERIMPOSE
ˌsu pər ɪmˈpoʊzsu·per·im·pose

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. superimpose, superpose, lay oververb

    place on top of

    "can you superimpose the two images?"

Wiktionary

  1. superimposeverb

    To place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible.

Wikipedia

  1. superimpose

    Superimposition is the placement of one thing over another, typically so that both are still evident.

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  1. superimpose

    Superimpose generally means to place or lay one thing over another, typically so that both are still evident. This could refer to overlaying images, ideas, or concepts onto one another. It could also indicate combining two separate elements to create a combined view or to make comparisons.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Superimposeverb

    to lay or impose on something else; as, a stratum of earth superimposed on another stratum

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Superimpose

    sū-pėr-im-pōz′, v.t. to impose or lay above: (geol.) to establish a structural system over, independently of underlying structures.—n. Superimposi′tion, the act of superimposing: state of being superimposed.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of SUPERIMPOSE in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of SUPERIMPOSE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of SUPERIMPOSE in a Sentence

  1. Patrick Wanis:

    The attempt to de-sexualize the female nipple and create equality backfires when you superimpose a child’s face on a fully developed woman’s naked or topless body; it actually sexualizes the innocent child.

  2. Rick Manning:

    Local government is designed so people can have an input on those things that matter most to them, the federal government is ill-equipped to superimpose their vision of what local communities should look like, because they don't have their fingers on the pulse of those communities.

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    a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
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