superposition in English dictionary

  • superposition

    Meanings and definitions of "superposition"

    • The placing of one thing on top of another
    • (geology) The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older
    • noun
      The placing of one thing on top of another.
    • noun
      (geology)
      The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.
    • noun
      (physics)
      The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.
    • superposition (physics)
    • noun
      (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
    • noun
      (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
    • noun
      (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
    • noun
      the placement of one thing on top of another

    Synonyms of "superposition" in English dictionary

    deposition, location, deposit are the top synonyms of "superposition" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of superposition

    • superposition ( uncountable)
  • Superposition

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