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overlapping

UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˈlæp.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlæp.ɪŋ/

Translations

overlappingnoun
overlappings
pl
Measure the overlapping of the tiles to ensure a watertight roof.
Mesurez le chevauchement des tuiles pour garantir un toit étanche.
Additional translations
recoupementSurtout pour des éléments, des intérêts ou des caractéristiques partagés partiellement.
Synonyms
intersection
convergence
coincidence
concurrence
duplication
overlappingadjective
more overlapping
Comp.
most overlapping
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈlæpɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈlæpɪŋ/
The overlapping leaves created a dense canopy above the forest path.
Les feuilles chevauchantes ont créé un couvert dense au-dessus du sentier forestier.
Additional translations
superposéEmployé surtout pour des éléments physiques partiellement recouverts ou disposés en couches.
Synonyms
coinciding
intersecting
superimposed
contiguous
concurrent
overlappinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈlæpɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈlæpɪŋ/
Marks explicit use as the present participle of the verb "overlap" when functioning adjectivally.
chevauchantParticipe présent utilisé avec une valeur verbale ou descriptive.
During the storm, the rising river water was overlapping the bank.
Pendant la tempête, les eaux montantes de la rivière chevauchaient la berge.
Additional translations
recouvrantParticipe présent, surtout dans un contexte de recouvrement partiel.
Synonyms
intersecting
overlying
lapping
interlocking
superimposed
coincident
coextensive
redundant
duplicative
concurrent
overlapverb

overlapping

Gerund

overlapped
Past Simple
overlapped
Past Participle
overlapping
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˈlæp/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈlæp/
se chevaucherPour deux choses qui se couvrent partiellement l’une l’autre.
The two pieces of fabric overlap slightly at the edges.
Les deux morceaux de tissu se chevauchent légèrement sur les bords.
se recouperQuand des domaines, responsabilités ou éléments ont des points communs.
The responsibilities of the two departments overlap in several areas.
Les responsabilités des deux services se recoupent dans plusieurs domaines.
se recouvrirPlus neutre ou technique; s’emploie pour une superposition partielle.
The two pieces of fabric overlap slightly at the edges.
Les deux morceaux de tissu se recouvrent légèrement sur les bords.
Synonyms
coincide
intersect
extend over
concur
cover
superimpose

Definitions

overlappingnoun
The extent or area by which one thing overlaps another; an overlap.
Measure the overlapping of the tiles to ensure a watertight roof.
The act or state of one thing covering part of another.
The overlapping of the two meetings caused a scheduling conflict.
A situation in which two or more things share some but not all characteristics or elements.
There is an overlapping of interests between the two organizations.
overlappingadjective
Covering or extending over part of something else.
The overlapping leaves created a dense canopy above the forest path.
Having parts that coincide or share some common elements.
The overlapping interests of the two organizations led to a successful collaboration.
overlappinggerund / present participle
Being in the act of extending over and partly covering something else; currently overlapping.
During the storm, the rising river water was overlapping the bank.
overlapverb
To extend over and cover a part of something else.
The two pieces of fabric overlap slightly at the edges.
To have some elements in common with something else.
The responsibilities of the two departments overlap in several areas.
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