superimposition

== English == === Etymology === From super- + imposition. === Pronunciation === === Noun === superimposition (countable and uncountable, plural superimpositions) The process, or the result of superimposing. Synonyms: superposition, supraposition The placing of one image on top of another, especially placing a photograph over some other graphic; an image thus placed. Synonym: superposition Near-synonym: (superimposable image) diapositive (philosophy) The building of ontological categories of a higher level on top of categories of a lower level. ==== Alternative forms ==== super-imposition ==== Derived terms ==== superimpositional ==== Related terms ==== superimpose ==== Translations ==== === See also === superinformation