superposition

A noun referring to the act or state of placing one thing on top of another, with specific applications in geology (the deposition of strata and the principle that lower strata are older), geometry (placing one object in the position of another to show coincidence), and general contexts (the placement of one thing atop another).

• 🇪🇸Superposición, acción o estado de colocar un objeto sobre otro, con aplicación en geología (disposición de estratos y principio según el cual los inferiores son más antiguos), geometría (colocación de una figura sobre otra para mostrar coincidencia) y en sentido general (poner una cosa encima de otra).

1. Geological deposition C1 formal scientific

   The process of one geological stratum being deposited on top of another.

   • The superposition of sedimentary layers reveals the region's geological history.
   • Geologists study the superposition of rock strata to understand past environments.
   • The principle of superposition is fundamental in stratigraphy.

   🇪🇸superposición estratigráfica

   Sinónimos: accumulationdepositionlayeringsedimentationstratification

2. Geological principle C1 formal scientific

   The principle stating that in a sequence of undisturbed sedimentary rocks, the oldest layer is at the bottom and the youngest is at the top.

   • Using the law of superposition, the geologist determined the relative ages of the fossils.
   • Superposition allows scientists to create a chronological timeline of rock formations.
   • The principle of superposition is a key concept in relative dating.

   🇪🇸Principio de superposición

   Sinónimos: principle of superposition

3. Geometric placement C1 formal scientific

   The act of placing one geometric object exactly onto another to demonstrate that they are congruent or coincide.

   • The proof relied on the superposition of the two triangles.
   • By superposition, the mathematician showed the figures were identical.
   • Superposition is a method used to prove geometric theorems.

   🇪🇸Superposición geométrica

4. General placement B2 formal

   The act of placing one thing on top of another.

   • The superposition of the two images created a double exposure effect.
   • The artist used the superposition of colors to create depth.
   • The superposition of layers in the cake was visually impressive.

   🇪🇸Superposición

   Sinónimos: overlappingoverlay

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• superposition's possessive singular form