| principle of superposition | (n) (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest, Syn. superposition, superposition principle |
| principle of superposition | (n) the displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave systems is equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point, Syn. Huygens' principle of superposition |
| 重ね合わせの原理;重ね合せの原理 | [かさねあわせのげんり, kasaneawasenogenri] (n) principle of superposition; superposition principle [Add to Longdo] |