superposition principle superposition • superpositive · · · Info · Definitions · Synonyms · Characters · · superposition principle · · Text Common · · Latin · · Scripts 23 · · Length 8 · · Syllables Definitions · · · (noun) (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest. Synonyms: principle of superposition, superposition principle, superposition. · · Noun Definition 1 Synonyms · · · principle of superposition · · Synonym 1 superposition · · Synonym 2 Characters · · space U+0020 c latin small letter c U+0063 e latin small letter e U+0065 i latin small letter i U+0069 l latin small letter l U+006C n latin small letter n U+006E o latin small letter o U+006F p latin small letter p U+0070 r latin small letter r U+0072 s latin small letter s U+0073 t latin small letter t U+0074 u latin small letter u U+0075