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Meaning of "superposition" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUPERPOSITION

superposition  [ˌsuːpəpəˈzɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUPERPOSITION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Superposition is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUPERPOSITION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of superposition in the English dictionary

The definition of superposition in the dictionary is the act of superposing or state of being superposed. Other definition of superposition is the principle that in any sequence of sedimentary rocks which has not been disturbed, the oldest strata lie at the bottom and the youngest at the top.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUPERPOSITION


apposition
ˌæpəˈzɪʃən
composition
ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən
deposition
ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən
disposition
ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən
electrodeposition
ɪˈlektrəʊˌdepəˈzɪʃən
exposition
ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən
imposition
ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən
interposition
ˌɪntəpəˈzɪʃən
juxtaposition
ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən
opposition
ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən
oviposition
ˌəʊvɪpəˈzɪʃən
position
pəˈzɪʃən
predisposition
ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən
preposition
ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃən
presupposition
ˌpriːsʌpəˈzɪʃən
proposition
ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən
reposition
ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən
superimposition
ˌsuːpərˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən
supposition
ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən
transposition
ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUPERPOSITION

superphone
superphosphate
superphyla
superphylum
superphysical
superplane
superplastic
superplasticity
superplus
superpolite
superport
superposable
superpose
superpower
superpowered
superpowerful
superpraise
superpremium
superpro
superprofit

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUPERPOSITION

accreditation
acquisition
addition
ambition
audition
competition
condition
definition
edition
exhibition
expedition
ignition
in a position
in addition
in mint condition
limited edition
nutrition
recognition
tradition
transition
tuition

Synonyms and antonyms of superposition in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «superposition» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUPERPOSITION

Find out the translation of superposition to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of superposition from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «superposition» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

叠加
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

superposición
570 millions of speakers

English

superposition
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

superposition
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تراكب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

суперпозиция
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

superposição
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উপরিপাত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

superposition
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Superposisi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Überlagerung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

重ね合わせ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

중첩
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Superposisi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự chồng lên nhau
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மேற்பொருந்துதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अतिप्राणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

üstüne koyma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sovrapposizione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

superpozycji
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

суперпозиція
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

suprapunere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπέρθεση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

superposisie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

överlagring
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

superposisjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of superposition

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUPERPOSITION»

The term «superposition» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.945 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUPERPOSITION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about superposition

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUPERPOSITION»

Discover the use of superposition in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to superposition and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Quantum Superposition: Counterintuitive Consequences of ...
Silverman, whose extensive experimental and theoretical work has helped elucidate these processes, presents a clear and engaging discussion of the role of quantum superposition in diverse quantum phenomena such as the wavelike nature of ...
Mark P. Silverman, 2008
2
Nonlinear Superposition Operators
This book is a self-contained account of knowledge of the theory of nonlinear superposition operators: a generalization of the notion of functions.
Jürgen Appell, Petr P. Zabrejko, 2008
3
Applied Quantum Mechanics
evolves according to a superposition of eigenfunctions. In general, unless the system is in a pure eigenstate, the probability distribution will be a function of time . The time evolution of Eq. (6.129) is illustrated in Fig. 6.6. The superposition state  ...
A. F. J. Levi, 2006
4
Structural Analysis
The principle of superposition simply states that on a linear elastic structure, the combined e¤ect of several loads acting simultaneously is equal to the algebraic sum of the e¤ects of each load acting individually. For example, this principle ...
Aslam Kassimali, 2009
5
Quantum Mechanics: An Introduction
One of the most fundamental principles of quantum mechanics is the principle of linear superposition of states or, for short, the superposition principle. It states that a quantum-mechanical system which can take on the discrete states il/n (n e N) ...
Walter Greiner, 2001
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Mechanics of Materials
10.4 METHOD OF SUPERPOSITION MA (a) (b) The method of superposition is of fundamental importance in the analysis of statically indeterminate bars, trusses, beams, frames, and many other kinds of structures. We have already used the ...
James Gere, Barry Goodno, 2008
7
Oscillations And Waves
K.R. Reddy, S. B. Badami, V. Balasubramanian. 4 Linear superposition of harmonic motions Physical systems susceptible to vibrational effects are generally influenced simultaneously by two or more harmonic vibrations. The human ear-drum, ...
K.R. Reddy, S. B. Badami, V. Balasubramanian, 1994
8
Networks and Systems
We shall study some important theorems, viz. superposition theorem, reciprocity theorem, Thevenin's theorem, Norton's theorem, compensation theorem, Millman's theorem, substitution theorem, maximum power transfer theorem and ...
D. Roy Choudhury, 1988
9
Perez and Brady's Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology
Convolution/Superposition. Method. for. Accounting. for. Tissue. Inhomogeneities . The convolution/superposition dose calculation algorithm is based on the following equation (6): D(r) ...
Edward C. Halperin, Carlos A. Perez, Luther W. Brady, 2008
10
Principles of Vibration and Sound
1.3. Superposition. of. Two. Harmonic. Motions. in. One. Dimension. Frequently, the motion of a vibrating system can be described by a linear combination of the vibrations induced by two or more separate harmonic excitations. Provided we ...
Thomas D. Rossing, Neville H. Fletcher, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUPERPOSITION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term superposition is used in the context of the following news items.
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Does time dilation destroy quantum superposition?
Why do we not see everyday objects in quantum superpositions? The answer to that long-standing question may partly lie with gravity. So says a group of ... «physicsworld.com, Jun 15»
2
How gravity kills Schrödinger's cat
Physicists' common explanation for why we don't see such quantum superpositions — in cats or any other aspect of the everyday world — is interference from ... «Nature.com, Jun 15»
3
Books: Intrigue at the Garden State's own super collider in …
In David Walton's new novel "Superposition," set a couple of decades in the future, Jacob is a slightly ill-mannered professor of physics with a family life that ... «NJ.com, Apr 15»
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David Walton's 'Superposition': When physics collides with sci-fi
Early in David Walton's new sci-fi novel, “Superposition,” tough-guy narrator Jacob Kelley has a little pre-sex banter with his wife, telling her, “You are so hot. «Washington Post, Apr 15»
5
Quantum random walk puts a limit on superposition
Is there a limit on how large a quantum superposition can be or can macroscopic objects, such as humans or say cats, also exist in a superposition of quantum ... «physicsworld.com, Feb 15»
6
This Crazy Visual Symphony Is Like Being Inside a Computer, On …
Ikeda is best known for his experimental musical compositions with cryptic titles like +/-. To make the visual component that complements Superposition's chorus ... «Slate Magazine, Nov 14»
7
Can Dancing Teach You Quantum Physics?
When the sound and the fury ended I, like everyone else in the audience of Ryoji Ikeda's newest composition, Superposition, felt like we were coming back to ... «NPR, Nov 14»
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Ryoji Ikeda's 'superposition' electrifies Power Center
The grandiosity is right in step with the immensity and ambition of Ryoji Ikeda's project entitled superposition, which showed at the Power Center Friday and ... «The Michigan Daily, Nov 14»
9
Multimedia artist Ryoji Ikeda brings 'superposition' to Walker
The Japanese minimalist brings his latest multimedia creation, “superposition,” to the Walker this weekend. It combines ambient noise and electronic music at ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Oct 14»
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Ryoji Ikeda's 'superposition' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
In “superposition,” Ryoji Ikeda's 65-minute multimedia piece at the Metropolitan Museum of Art over the weekend, what you may have noticed first was the artist's ... «New York Times, Oct 14»

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