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superimposition

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Etymology

From super- + imposition.

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superimposition (countable and uncountable, plural superimpositions)

  1. The process, or the result of superimposing.
    Synonyms: superposition, supraposition
    1. The placing of one image on top of another, especially placing a photograph over some other graphic; an image thus placed.
      Synonym: superposition
      Near-synonym: (superimposable image) diapositive
    2. (philosophy) The building of ontological categories of a higher level on top of categories of a lower level.

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