Synonyms

superimposed

[soo-per-im-pohzd]

su·per·im·posed

[soo-per-im-pohzd]
adjective Geology.
(of a stream or drainage system) having a course not adjusted to the structure of the rocks presently undergoing erosion but determined rather by a prior erosion cycle or by formerly overlying rocks or sediments.

Origin:
1795–1805; superimpose + -ed2

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Superimposed is always a great word to know.
So is core. Does it mean:
central portion of the earth believed to be composed mainly of iron and nickel in a molten state
portion of the earth's surface consisting of disintegrated rock and humus
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su·per·im·pose

[soo-per-im-pohz]
verb (used with object), su·per·im·posed, su·per·im·pos·ing.
1.
to impose, place, or set over, above, or on something else.
2.
to put or join as an addition (usually followed by on or upon).
3.
Movies, Television. to print (an image) over another image so that both are seen at once: The credits were superimposed over the opening scene.

Origin:
1785–95; super- + impose

su·per·im·po·si·tion [soo-per-im-puh-zish-uhn] , noun
su·per·im·pos·a·ble, adjective
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superimposed

adjective
1. placed on or over something else; "an overlying image" [syn: overlying
2. with one layer on top of another; "superimposed rocks" [syn: layered
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