Superimposition vs. Superposition

Superimposition vs. Superposition — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Superimposition and Superposition

Superimpositionnoun

The process, or the result of superimposing

Superpositionnoun

The placing of one thing on top of another.

Superimpositionnoun

The placing of one image on top of another, especially placing a photograph over some other graphic

Superpositionnoun

(geology) The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.

Superimpositionnoun

(philosophy) The building of ontological categories of a higher level on top of categories of a lower level.

Superpositionnoun

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

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Superpositionnoun

(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another

Superpositionnoun

(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest

Superpositionnoun

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

Superpositionnoun

the placement of one thing on top of another