Superposition Synonyms

so͝opər-pə-zĭshən
(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. principle of superposition
  2. superposition-principle

Words Related to Superposition

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. wave
  2. quantum-mechanical
  3. multiplet
  4. single-particle
  5. hydrogenic
  6. wavepacket
  7. wavefunction
  8. quantisation
  9. non-interacting

Superposition Sentence Examples

  • It is a case of the principle of superposition of small disturbances.

  • For instance, the colour of a salt solution is the colour obtained by the superposition of the colours of the ions and the colour of any undissociated salt that may be present.

  • This is due to the superposition of a great number.

  • In the case of plane figures, the congruence is tested by an imaginary superposition of one figure on the other; but this may more simply be regarded as the superposition, on either figure, of the image of the other figure on a contiguous plane.

  • Another powerful reason for taking the aether to be stationary is afforded by the character of the equations of electrodynamics; they are all of linear type, and superposition of effects is possible.

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