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overlying Definition and Meaning in English (overlying definition)

adjective
Synonyms:superiorsuperjacentcovering
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Overlying definition: Describing something that is situated on top of or covers something else.

Definitions of Overlying

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is situated on top of or covers something else.

Example Sentences

“The overlying rock layers protected the fossils beneath.”

“There was an overlying sense of calm despite the chaos.”

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infinitiveoverlie
third person singularoverlies
past tenseoverlaid
past participleoverlaid

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Overlying definition: Describing something that is situated on top of or covers something else.
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'Overlying' translates to 'overlying' in English. Overlying definition: Describing something that is situated on top of or covers something else.
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