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Overlying

Lying over or upon something else

📖 Definitions of "Overlying"

adjective

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
superimposed	Positioned on or above something else, especially in layers; superposed
superjacent	Positioned immediately above or on top of something else; overlying.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
superjacent	Positioned immediately above or on top of something else; overlying.
superimposed	Positioned on or above something else, especially in layers; superposed
overlappingnoun	The situation in which things overlap.
overlayingnoun	Overlaid ornamentation.
underlyingnoun	basic or fundamental
encasingnoun	That which encases; an outer cover.
coveringnoun	(countable) That which covers or conceals; a cover; something spread or laid over or wrapped about another.
liningnoun	A covering for the inside surface of something.
embracingnoun	The act by which something is embraced (in various senses).
coatingnoun	A thin outer layer.
spanningnoun	The process by which something is spanned.
overburdennoun	(transitive) To overload or overtax.
recoveringnoun	The process or the instance of recovery.
encompassing	broad in scope or content
overheadnoun	(uncountable, business, accounting) The expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided.
uppernoun	At a higher level, rank or position.
abovenoun	Directly overhead; vertically on top of.
blanketingnoun	(countable) A layer of something that covers like a blanket.
superincumbent	(chiefly sciences) Lying or resting on something else; overlying.
superposed	superimposed