Superimposed vs. Superpose

Superimposed vs. Superpose — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Superimposed and Superpose

Superimposedverb

simple past tense and past participle of superimpose

Superposeverb

(transitive) To place one object on top of another.

Superimposedadjective

Positioned on or above something else, especially in layers

A polygon was superimposed on the inferred fault network.

Superposeverb

To place (one geometric figure) on top of another in such a way that all common parts coincide.

Superimposedadjective

(geology) layered or stratified

Superposeverb

place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide

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Superimposedadjective

added or imposed without integration;

the superimposed symbolism lacked validitysuperimposed periodic variation

Superposeverb

place on top of;

can you superimpose the two images?

Superimposedadjective

placed on or over something else;

an overlying image

Superimposedadjective

with one layer on top of another;

superimposed rocks