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Detailed Synonyms for principle of superposition in English

principle of superposition:

principle of superposition [the ~] nom

  1. the principle of superposition
    – the displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave systems is equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point 1
    the principle of superposition; the Huygens' principle of superposition
    – the displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave systems is equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point 1
  2. the principle of superposition
    – (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest 1
    the superposition principle; the principle of superposition; the superposition
    – (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest 1

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Related Definitions for "principle of superposition":

  1. the displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave systems is equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point1
    • the principle of superposition is the basis of the wave theory of light1
  2. (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest1

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