superposition
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌsuːpərpəˈzɪʃən/
Definition
The act of placing one thing on top of another or the state of being positioned above or over something else.
Examples
The architect created a complex design through the superposition of several transparent geometric layers.
In geology, the principle of superposition states that in undisturbed rock layers, the oldest strata are found at the bottom.
The image was formed by the superposition of multiple photographs taken from slightly different angles.
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