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superposable

superposable

9.8
You can place one thing on top of another so they match exactly
  • adjective
  • /ˌsuːpərˈpoʊzəbl/
translation icon : superponible
  • The two transparent shapes are superposable when one is rotated over the other.

Examples

  • In chemistry, molecules that are mirror images but not superposable are called enantiomers.

  • He demonstrated that the patterns were superposable by aligning them perfectly on the screen.

  • The two shapes are superposable.

  • Can you show me how superposable these models are?

  • When two shapes are superposable, they can be perfectly aligned on top of one another.

  • In geometry, figures that are superposable provide clear evidence of congruence.

  • The overlays were superposable, allowing the designers to see how the elements fit together seamlessly.

Synonyms

identical
vssuperposable
237 2.9

Being exactly the same in every detail as another

describes ability to coincide when objects are overlaid not complete sameness
coincident
vssuperposable
  • Specialized
7.1

In exactly the same place at the same time

is about matching by overlaying rather than already sharing space

How Aligned

identical
237 2.9
superposable
9.8
coincident
  • Specialized
7.1

Surface Forms

superposable positive

Morphology

superposable = superpose (semi-transparent) = super + pose + able

Given knowledge of the verb 'superpose', the suffix '-able' straightforwardly yields the meaning 'able to be superposed'.

Etymology

Superposable breaks into super- meaning 'above' and pose/posit meaning 'to place', the same root you see in position. So, something superposable can be 'placed on top' of another and match it exactly.