superposition vs principle of superposition

principle of superposition vs superposition

superposition and principle of superposition both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
superposition	Yes	No	No	No
principle of superposition	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, superposition and principle of superposition are synonyms defined as:

superposition and principle of superposition: (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest

Other synonyms of superposition include superposition principle.

superposition (noun)	principle of superposition (noun)
the placement of one thing on top of another	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
(geometry) the placement of one object ideally in the position of another one in order to show that the two coincide	(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
(geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another

Difference between superposition and principle of superposition

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