1. superpose(v = verb.contact) - place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide;
is one way to lay, place, pose, position, put, set
Derived forms noun superposition4, noun superposition3
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
2. superpose(v = verb.contact) lay over, superimpose - place on top of; "can you superimpose the two images?"
is one way to lay, place, pose, position, put, set
Derived form noun superposition4
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
1. To lay upon, as one kind of rock on another. [1913 Webster]
2. To lay (a figure) upon another in such a manner that all the parts of the one coincide with the parts of the other; as, to superpose one plane figure on another. [1913 Webster]
superpose, v.tr. (usu. foll. by on) esp. Geom. place (a thing or a geometric figure) on or above something else, esp. so as to coincide.
Derivative:
superposition n.
Etymology:
F superposer (as SUPER-, POSE(1))
VB add, annex, affix, superadd, subjoin, superpose, clap on, saddle on, tack to, append, tag, ingraft, saddle with, sprinkle, introduce, insert, become added, accrue, advene, supervene, reinforce, reenforce, restrengthen, swell the ranks of, augment.
VB cover, superpose, superimpose, overlay, overspread, wrap, encase, incase, face, case, veneer, pave, paper, tip, cap, bind, bulkhead, bulkhead in, clapboard, coat, paint, varnish, pay, incrust, stucco, dab, plaster, tar, wash, besmear, bedaub, anoint, do over, gild, plate, japan, lacquer, lacker, enamel, whitewash, parget, lay it on thick, overlie, overarch, endome, conceal, anodize, galvanize.