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Definition superimpose in American English

superimpose verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌsupərɪmˈpoʊz/
1

to put one image on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

Oswald insisted that his head had been superimposed on someone else's body in the picture.

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2

to add something such as a feature or idea from one system or situation to another

Example

These cuts were superimposed on the problems already faced by the industry.

Example

superimposing concepts from one religion onto another

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Definition superimpose in American English