Meaning of the word superposition in English
What does superposition mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
superposition
US /ˌsuː.pɚ.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌsuː.pə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
Noun
1.
the action of placing one thing on or above another, or the state of being so placed
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The map was created by the superposition of several different data layers.
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In geology, the principle of superposition states that younger rocks are usually on top of older ones.
2.
a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics where a physical system exists partly in all its particular theoretically possible states simultaneously
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Schrödinger's cat is a famous thought experiment regarding quantum superposition.
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Quantum computers use superposition to perform many calculations at once.