SUPERPOSED Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

superposed

adjective

Definition of superposed

as in superimposed

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underlying

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Chronic disease can lead to loss of weight and muscle, and unintentional weight loss can be a sign of an underlying medical problem.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
The result strongly suggested meningitis—an inflammation around the brain and spinal cord often caused by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens—yet a battery of tests failed to detect any underlying infection.

— Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026

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