1. placing or laying one thing on top of another
Usage: present participle of superpose
2. combining or adding together multiple similar things or effects
Usage: technical; physics and mathematics

Examples

• The artist is superposing transparent layers to create depth.
• By superposing the two images, we can see the differences clearly.
• The engineer is superposing multiple stress patterns on the beam.
• Superposing the sound waves creates interference patterns.
• The geologist studied rock formations by superposing different time periods.
• The photographer achieved the effect by superposing multiple exposures.