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superpose 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
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/ˌso͞opərˈpōz/,
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superposed, past tense; superposed, past participle; superposes, 3rd person singular present; superposing, present participle;
  1. Place (something) on or above something else, esp. so that they coincide
    • - a border of superposed triangles
  1. place (one geometric figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide
  2. superimpose: place on top of; "can you superimpose the two images?"
  3. (superposition) (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another
  4. principle of superposition: (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
  5. (superposed) superimposed; That grows vertically above another part
  6. (Superposition) one or more waves traveling through the same medium at the same time
  7. (Superposition) A hybrid structure is one that is derived from two different parent structures. This structure is not exactly like either of the two structures is came from. Instead, it is a combination of both structures.
  8. (Superposition) Many sound waves may transverse the same point in space, the air molecules responding to the vector sum of the demands of the different waves.
  9. (Superposition) The ability in quantum theory of an object, such as an atom or sub-atomic particle, to be in more than one quantum state at the same time. ...
  10. (Superposition) The concept that the oldest rock layers are at the bottom of a sequence with younger rock layers deposited on top of them. This can be considered a rule that applies in all situations, except where the rocks are extremely deformed.
  11. (Superposition) The quantum concept of multiple possible states of a system existing simultaneously. In the classical example of a Schrodinger’s Cat, i.e., a hypothetical cat in a box, possibly poisoned or possibly not, is in a superposition of dead-and-alive. (See Ebit/Qubit)
  12. (superposition) In quantum mechanics, it is possible for a particle or system of particles to be in a superposition state in which the outcome of a measurement is unknown until the measurement is actually made. ...
  13. (superposition) a shift of an inner voice tone above the top voice (Ex. 6.13).
  14. (superposition) the order in which sedimentary layers are found with the youngest being on top
  15. (superposition) the principle that under stable conditions strata on the bottom of a deposit were laid down first and hence are older than layers on top.
  16. (superposition) when one geologic unit lies on top of another unit, the upper unit has the younger age.