superimpose
[ soo-per-im-pohz ]
verb (used with object),su·per·im·posed, su·per·im·pos·ing.
to impose, place, or set over, above, or on something else.
to put or join as an addition (usually followed by on or upon).
to display or print (an image or text) over another image so that both are visible at once: You can superimpose open captions on your videos with this free software.
Origin of superimpose
1Other words from superimpose
- su·per·im·po·si·tion [soo-per-im-puh-zish-uhn], /ˌsu pərˌɪm pəˈzɪʃ ən/, noun
- su·per·im·pos·a·ble, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for superimpose
superimpose
/ (ˌsuːpərɪmˈpəʊz) /
verb(tr)
to set or place on or over something else
(usually foll by on or upon) to add (to)
Derived forms of superimpose
- superimposition, noun
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