Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense superimposes, present participle superimposing, past tense, past participle superimposed
1. verb [usually passive]
If one image is superimposedon another, it is put on top of it so that you can see the second image through it.
His picture was superimposed on a muscular body. [beV-ed + on/over]
You can superimpose the lettering directly onto one of your pictures. [V n + onto]
2. verb [usually passive]
If features or characteristics from one situation are superimposedonto or on another, they are transferred onto or used in the second situation, though they may not fit.
Patterns of public administration and government are superimposed on traditionalsocieties. [beV-ed + on]
superimpose in British English
(ˌsuːpərɪmˈpəʊz)
verb(transitive)
1.
to set or place on or over something else
2. (usually foll byon or upon)
to add (to)
Derived forms
superimposition (ˌsuperˌimpoˈsition)
noun
superimpose in American English
(ˌsupərɪmˈpoʊz)
verb transitiveWord forms: ˌsuperimˈposed or ˌsuperimˈposing