superposing

Variant of superpose

superpose definition

super·pose (-pōz′)

transitive verb superposed -·posed′, superposing -·pos′·ing

  1. to lay or place on, over, or above something else
  2. Geom. to make (one figure) coincide with another in all parts, by or as if by placing one on top of the other

Etymology: Fr superposer < L superpositus, pp. of superponere, to place over: see super- & pose

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