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sovrapposizione

overlap

noun soh-vrap-poh-zee-TSYOH-neh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

superimposition

Usage Note

Sovrapposizione refers to layers or things placed on top of one another — used in law (sovrapposizione di competenze, overlapping jurisdictions), music (layered tracks), and visual arts. The verb is sovrapporre (irregular, like porre).

Examples

"C'è una sovrapposizione di competenze tra i ministeri."

Natural Translation

There is an overlap of responsibilities between the ministries.

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