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Definition of superimpose

superimpose

/ˌsuː.pɚ.ɪmˈpoʊz/
su · per · im · pose
Adjective:superimposed
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Past Simple:superimposed
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Past Participle:superimposed
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Present Participle:superimposing
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superimpose Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To place or lay one thing over another, typically so that both are still evident (especially of images, patterns, or sounds).

Example

"The graphic designer decided to superimpose the company's logo over a photograph of the city skyline."

2

To add or impose an idea, system, or quality onto an existing framework without fully replacing it.

Example

"Historians noted how the new administration attempted to superimpose modern legal standards onto traditional local customs."

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• Rhymes for superimpose

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century as a back-formation from "superimposition," combining the prefix "super-" (over or above) with the verb "impose" (from Latin imponere, meaning "to place upon").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Superimpose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/superimpose
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