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superposition

/ˌsu.pɚ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.59 in modern English

Syllables
su-per-po-si-tion
IPA
/ˌsu.pɚ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
17
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The placing of one thing on top of another.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The deposition of one stratum over another; the principle that in a series of sedimentary strata, the lower strata are the older.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The situation in quantum mechanics where two or more quantum states are added together (superposed) to yield another valid quantum state.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From French superposition.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌsu.pɚ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
  • British English: /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ).pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Usage

Inflected Forms

superpositions (plural)

Derived Forms

superpositional

Phrases

superposition calculus superposition eye superposition integral superposition in time superposition principle superposition property superposition theorem

Frequently Paired Words

superpose

Synonyms

supraposition superimposition principle of superposition superposition principle

Rhymes With

position addition commission mission condition edition permission tradition transition exhibition planning permission transmission

Questions

How do you pronounce superposition?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsu.pɚ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/.
What does superposition mean?
The placing of one thing on top of another.
Where does superposition come from?
From French superposition.

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