Superimposed vs. Superpose

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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 variationSuperposeverb
place on top of;
can you superimpose the two images?Superimposedadjective
placed on or over something else;
an overlying imageSuperimposedadjective
with one layer on top of another;
superimposed rocks