superimposition.

The placing of one image, structure, or pattern over another so that both occupy the same space.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• superimposition of images
• a superimposition of layers

On the page

The superimposition of the maps revealed how far the river had shifted.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Countable or uncountable by context; countable singular superimposition; plural superimpositions. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: analysis, explanation. Commonness: moderately common.