superposition
noun/ˌsuːpərpəˈzɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,902 most common English word
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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