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superposition

UK
/ˌsuː.pə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/ˌsu.pɚ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Translations

superpositionnoun
superpositions
pl
superpositionEn géologie.
The principle of superposition helps geologists determine the relative ages of rock layers.
Le principe de superposition aide les géologues à déterminer l’âge relatif des couches de roche.
The superposition of the two images created a striking visual effect.
La superposition des deux images a créé un effet visuel saisissant.
superpositionEn physique quantique.
Quantum superposition allows particles to be in multiple states at once until observed.
La superposition quantique permet aux particules d’être dans plusieurs états à la fois jusqu’à leur observation.
superpositionEn sciences et en mathématiques, pour l’addition ou la combinaison d’ondes, de signaux ou de fonctions.
By superposition, the two sound waves interfere to create a new waveform.
Par superposition, les deux ondes sonores interfèrent pour créer une nouvelle forme d’onde.
Synonyms
overlap
superimposition
juxtaposition
coexistence
concurrence
superpositionadjective
UK
/ˌsuː.pə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
US
/ˌsu.pɚ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
Used only attributively before a noun; not normally gradable.
de superposition
The superposition theorem is fundamental in circuit analysis.
Le théorème de superposition est fondamental en analyse des circuits.

Definitions

superpositionnoun
The placement of one thing on top of another, especially so that both are still evident.
The superposition of the two images created a striking visual effect.
In physics, the principle that a physical system exists partly in all its particular, theoretically possible states simultaneously, but, when measured or observed, it gives a result corresponding to only one of the possible configurations.
Quantum superposition allows particles to be in multiple states at once until observed.
In geology, the principle that in any sequence of undisturbed layers of sedimentary rock, the oldest layer is at the bottom and the youngest is at the top.
The principle of superposition helps geologists determine the relative ages of rock layers.
The process of adding or combining two or more functions, waves, or signals to obtain their resultant effect.
By superposition, the two sound waves interfere to create a new waveform.
superpositionadjective
Relating to or involving superposition (used before a noun).
The superposition theorem is fundamental in circuit analysis.
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