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Superposition

nounid 127434·updated May 18, 2026
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(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide

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principle of superpositionsuperposition principle
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Superpositions
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Superposition's
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Superpositions'

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§1
the placement of one thing on top of another
§2
(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
§3
the geologic principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
§4
(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another

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