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overprint

/ˈəʊvəprɪnt/

/ˈoʊvərprɪnt/

overprintnoun

overprints

/ˈəʊvəprɪnt/

/ˈoʊvərprɪnt/

Translations

surimpressionTypographie, imprimerie; également en géologie.

The overprint on the stamp indicated a change in postal rates.

La surimpression sur le timbre indiquait une modification des tarifs postaux.

Additional translations

surchargePhilatélie et numismatique.

Definitions

An additional layer of printing applied to a previously printed surface, often used to add details or corrections.

The overprint on the stamp indicated a change in postal rates.

A printed mark or design added to a document or item, such as a stamp or banknote, after the original printing process.

The rare banknote featured an overprint that increased its value among collectors.

A later geological process or feature that modifies earlier textures, structures, or mineral assemblages in a rock.

The metamorphic overprint obliterated most of the original sedimentary structures.

Synonyms

overimprint

superimposition

overlay

overprintverb

overprinted

Past Simple

overprinted

Past Participle

overprinting

ing-form

/ˌəʊvəˈprɪnt/

/ˌoʊvərˈprɪnt/

Translations

surimprimerImprimer un texte ou un motif supplémentaire sur un support déjà imprimé.

The publisher decided to overprint the book covers with a special anniversary logo.

L'éditeur a décidé de surimprimer les couvertures du livre avec un logo spécial d'anniversaire.

Definitions

To print additional material or a new design on top of something that has already been printed.

The publisher decided to overprint the book covers with a special anniversary logo.

(Geology) To alter or supersede existing features in rock by a later tectonic or metamorphic event.

Regional metamorphism overprinted the earlier deformation fabrics.

Synonyms

reprint

imprint

print over

overprintadjective

/ˌəʊvəˈprɪnt/

/ˌoʊvərˈprɪnt/

Used attributively to describe something that has been printed over or relates to an overprint.

Translations

surimprimé

Collectors prize overprint errors that make the overprint text appear upside-down.

Les collectionneurs apprécient les erreurs de surimpression qui font apparaître le texte surimprimé à l'envers.

Definitions

Relating to or featuring an overprint; printed on top of an existing image or text.

Collectors prize overprint errors that make the overprint text appear upside-down.

Synonyms