SUPERPOSITION

superposition

(noun) the placement of one thing on top of another

superposition

(noun) (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide

superposition

(noun) (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

superposition (countable and uncountable, plural superpositions)

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.

(physics) The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.

Source: Wiktionary

Su`per*po*si"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. superposition. See Super-, and Position.]

Definition: The act of superposing, or the state of being superposed; as, the superposition of rocks; the superposition of one plane figure on another, in geometry.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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