Meaning & use

Superimposed

verb·Everyday

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Placed or laid over something else, especially so that both are still partly visible.

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The designer superimposed the logo onto the photograph.

In the documentary, old footage was superimposed with present-day interviews.

A note on using this word

Frequently used in photography, film editing, and graphic design.

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