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superimpose(dictionary)

atheous (iou) and superimpose (iou)


atheous (iou)



atheous adjective. E17.
[from Greek atheos (see ATHEISM) + -OUS.]
Atheistic. E17-M19.
Not concerned with the existence of God. rare. L19.

superimpose (iou)



superimpose verb. L18.
[from SUPER- 1 + IMPOSE verb, after SUPERIMPOSITION.]
verb trans. Place or lay (one thing) over another; fig. cause to follow on and exist side by side with something else. Usu. foll. by on, over, upon. L18.
G. Vidal Lozenges of light superimposed..designs upon the tiled floor. J. le Carre It's a rotten system. It's superimposed on tribalism.
b. Place in a superior rank or position to others. M19.
verb intrans. Of two figures, sets of results, etc.: admit of being brought into coincidence; have corresponding values, variations, etc. L20.
superimposable adjective E20.