superpose

/ˌsupɚˈpoʊz/ /ˌsupəˈpoʊz/

Meanings

verb

To place (one thing) on top of another.

Examples :

"To understand the diagram, we need to superpose the transparency on the map. "

verb

To place (one geometric figure) on top of another in such a way that all common parts coincide.

Examples :

"The teacher asked us to superpose the two triangles to prove they were congruent. "

math figure position

Related Words

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

common noun

/ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɑmən/

Mutual good, shared by more than one.

"The common good of the school is ensured by a strong parent-teacher association. "

diagram noun

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/

A plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show how something works, or show the relationships between the parts of a whole.

"Electrical diagrams show device interconnections."

figure noun

/ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/

A drawing or diagram conveying information.

"The science textbook included a figure showing the different stages of a plant's growth. "

coincide verb

/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/

To occupy exactly the same space.

"The two squares coincide nicely."

transparency noun

/tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /-ˈpæɹənsi/

The quality of being transparent; transparence.

"The school's new policy of complete transparency about grades helped students understand their progress better. "

place noun

/pleɪs/

(physical) An area; somewhere within an area.

"The park is a good place to relax after school. "

congruent adjective

/ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹuː.ənt/ /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡɹuː.ənt/

Corresponding in character; congruous

"The student's explanation was congruent with the teacher's understanding of the topic. "

geometric adjective

/ˌdʒi.əˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌdʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/

Of or relating to geometry.

"The architect used geometric techniques to design her home."

triangles noun

/ˈtraɪæŋɡəlz/ /ˈtraɪæŋɡəls/

A polygon with three sides and three angles.

"The art teacher asked the students to draw different shapes, including triangles. "

another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"