1. to place or lay something over or on top of something else
2. to combine two images or patterns so that one appears on top of the other
Usage: often used in photography, film, or graphic design

Examples

• The artist decided to superimpose the portrait over the landscape painting.
• The map superimposes the new highway route on the existing road system.
• The photographer superimposed the moon onto the cityscape for dramatic effect.
• Scientists superimposed the X-ray images to compare the bone structures.
• The designer will superimpose the company logo on all marketing materials.
• The film editor superimposed the credits over the final scene.