superposition
noun/ˌsuːpərpəˈzɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,902 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the state of occupying two or more positions or conditions simultaneously, especially in quantum physics.
Example sentence
In quantum mechanics, superposition means that a particle can exist in multiple states at the same time until it is observed.
Synonyms & related words
- overlap
- coexistence
- simultaneity
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