superposition Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
  2. noun (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
    superposition principle; principle of superposition.
  3. noun (geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide
  4. noun the placement of one thing on top of another

WordNet

Su`per*po*si"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. superposition. See Super-, and Position.
Definitions
  1. The act of superposing, or the state of being superposed; as, the superposition of rocks; the superposition of one plane figure on another, in geometry.

Webster 1913