overlapped

/ˌoʊvərˈlæpt/ /ˌoʊvərˈlæpd/

verb

To extend over and partly cover something.

Examples :

"The mouse-mat overlapped the edge of the desk."

verb

To have an area, range, character or function in common.

Examples :

"The two maps overlapped at the east and west edges."

area function range

verb

Of sets: to have some elements in common.

Examples :

"The set (all men) overlaps the set (vegetarians)."

math statistics number logic

verb

To have some similar nucleotide sequences.

Examples :

"The students noticed that the sequences of DNA they were studying overlapped in several key areas, suggesting a possible evolutionary link. "

biology biochemistry science

Meanings

Examples :

"The mouse-mat overlapped the edge of the desk."

Examples :

"The two maps overlapped at the east and west edges."

Examples :

"The set (all men) overlaps the set (vegetarians)."

Examples :

"The students noticed that the sequences of DNA they were studying overlapped in several key areas, suggesting a possible evolutionary link. "

Related Words

nucleotide noun

The monomer constituting DNA or RNA biopolymer molecules. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous heterocyclic base (or nucleobase), which can be either a double-ringed purine or a single-ringed pyrimidine; a five-carbon pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA); and a phosphate group.

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

suggesting verb

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

evolutionary adjective

Of or relating to the biological theory of evolution.

studying verb

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

overlaps noun

Something that overlaps or is overlapped

function noun

What something does or is used for.

character noun

A being involved in the action of a story.

vegetarians noun

A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products.

elements noun

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

sequences noun

A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series