superimpose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible.
  2. To establish a structural system over, independently of underlying structures.

Pronunciation

so͞oʹ-pər-ĭm-pōz' /ˈsuː.pəɹ.ɪmˌpəʊ̯z/ /ˈsuː.pɚ.ɪmˌpoʊ̯z/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-superimpose.wav

Word forms

superimpose superimposes superimposing superimposed

Etymology

From super- + impose.

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