Superposition Principle

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
DR-088 backfill from the noun definition column