Overlaying: meaning, definitions and examples
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overlaying
[ ˌoʊvərˈleɪɪŋ ]
image editing software
To lay or place something over or across something else, typically for the purpose of covering or blending with the underlying material.
Synonyms
blend with, cover, place over, superimpose
Examples of usage
- Her work involved overlaying different textures to create a unique design.
- The logo was carefully overlaid onto the background image.
- The artist used a technique of overlaying colors to achieve a vibrant effect.
Translations
Translations of the word "overlaying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobreposição
🇮🇳 ओवरले करना
🇩🇪 Überlagerung
🇮🇩 melapisi
🇺🇦 накладання
🇵🇱 nakładanie
🇯🇵 オーバーレイ
🇫🇷 superposition
🇪🇸 superposición
🇹🇷 örtüşme
🇰🇷 오버레이
🇸🇦 تراكب
🇨🇿 překrytí
🇸🇰 prekrytie
🇨🇳 叠加
🇸🇮 prekrivanje
🇮🇸 skörun
🇰🇿 қабаттасу
🇬🇪 დაფარვა
🇦🇿 örtük
🇲🇽 superposición
Word origin
The word 'overlaying' originated from the combination of 'over' and 'lay', dating back to the early 17th century. It has been used in various contexts, including art, technology, and design, to describe the action of placing one thing on top of another. The term has evolved over time to encompass digital processes, such as image editing and graphic design.
See also: overlay.