Overlie: meaning, definitions and examples

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overlie

 

[ หŒoสŠvษ™rหˆlaษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

geological term

To overlie means to be situated above something else, especially in a geological context where one layer of rock is situated over another. This term is often used to describe the relationship between different strata in sedimentary formations.

Synonyms

cover, overlay, superimpose

Examples of usage

  • The limestone layer overlies the clay.
  • These rocks overlie older geological formations.
  • The sand dunes overlie the ancient riverbed.

Translations

Translations of the word "overlie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sobrepor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคตเคฐเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberlagern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menutupi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะบั€ะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nakล‚adaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡ใชใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท superposer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sobresalir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผst รผste gelmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฎ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบุทูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ekrรฝt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekryลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฆ†็›–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prekrivati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฟั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถrtmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cubrir

Etymology

The word 'overlie' combines the prefix 'over-', meaning above or upon, with 'lie', which comes from Old English 'licgan', meaning to recline or be situated. The term has been used since the late 15th century primarily in geological contexts to describe the relative positioning of rock layers. Overlying is important in various fields like geology, archaeology, and construction, indicating how different materials interact or are positioned in relation to each other. The prefix 'over-' adds a spatial connotation, emphasizing that something lies on top. In modern geology, understanding how different layers overlie one another can provide insights into the history of the Earth and its formations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,511, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.