Overlapping: meaning, definitions and examples

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overlapping

 

[ ˈoʊ.vərˌlæp.ɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

including areas

Overlapping describes situations where two or more things share common areas or are situated on top of one another. This can occur in various contexts, such as in diagrams, schedules, or concepts.

Synonyms

concurrent, converging, intersecting, superimposed

Examples of usage

  • The overlapping circles in the Venn diagram illustrate shared characteristics.
  • The meeting schedules were overlapping, causing confusion about attendance.
  • The overlapping themes in the novel enrich the story.
  • In biology, the overlapping habitats of different species can lead to competition.
  • The overlapping architecture of the two buildings creates a unique skyline.

Translations

Translations of the word "overlapping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobrepondo

🇮🇳 ओवरलैपिंग

🇩🇪 überlappend

🇮🇩 tumpang tindih

🇺🇦 перекриття

🇵🇱 nakładający się

🇯🇵 オーバーラッピング

🇫🇷 chevauchement

🇪🇸 superposición

🇹🇷 örtüşme

🇰🇷 중복

🇸🇦 تداخل

🇨🇿 překrývání

🇸🇰 prekrytie

🇨🇳 重叠

🇸🇮 prekrivanje

🇮🇸 yfirföll

🇰🇿 қапталу

🇬🇪 დაფარვა

🇦🇿 üst-üstə düşmə

🇲🇽 superposición

Word origin

The word 'overlapping' is derived from the verb 'overlap', which itself comes from the combination of 'over' and 'lap'. The term 'over' comes from Old English 'ofer', indicating something above or beyond. 'Lap' comes from Old English 'læppa', which means 'to fold' or 'to wrap'. The concept of overlapping implies a layer or portion that extends beyond or onto something else. The usage of 'overlap' in English can be traced back to the late 14th century. 'Overlapping' as a form specifically refers to the act or state of overlapping, and it reflects a broader range of contexts where things are not just adjacent but share common space or elements. As language evolved, the notion of overlapping extended beyond physical spaces into abstract ideas such as time, themes, or experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,638 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.