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The principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics, sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: superposition property
Antonyms: none provided
(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: principle of superposition, superposition
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: principle, rule
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Across languages
Translations
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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French:
principe de superposition
— the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input
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German:
Superpositionsprinzip
— the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input
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Icelandic:
viðlegðarregla
— the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input
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Italian:
principio di sovrapposizione
— the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input
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Japanese:
重ね合わせの原理
(kasaneawase no genri)
— the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input
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Persian:
اصل برهمنهی
(asl-e barham-nahi)
— the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input
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Polish:
zasada superpozycji
— the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input
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Portuguese:
princípio da superposição
— the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input
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Spanish:
principio de superposición
— the principle stating that for a linear system, the net response is the sum of the response associated with each individual input
