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overlap

/ˈəʊvəˌlæp/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The occurrence or overlap of two or more events, objects, or ideas.

  • Verb

    The act of one thing extending or covering another.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/



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Synonyms

intersect
Rhymes
Words rhyming with overlap
map , clap , tap
Variants
List of all variants of overlap that leads to same result
overlap , overlapped , overlapping , overlaps
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

overlaps, overlapping, overlapped


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'overlap' comes from the Old English word 'oferlappan', which means 'to leap over'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'overlap' is often used in the field of statistics to describe the degree of similarity between two sets of data.

  2. In the game of basketball, a 'double dribble' occurs when a player causes the ball to overlap their foot twice in a row, resulting in a turnover.

  3. The concept of overlap is also used in the field of linguistics to describe the relationship between words that have similar meanings but different origins.


Related Concepts
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  1. Intersection: Refers to the point where two or more things intersect or come together. Overlap is a broader concept that can also include the areas before or after this point.

  2. Superposition: Refers to the arrangement of one object or system on top of another. Overlap can be a result of superposition, but it can also refer to the overlap of concepts or ideas.


Culture
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In literature, the concept of overlap is often used to describe the interconnectedness or interdependence of different elements in a story or narrative. In art, it can refer to the blending or merging of different colors, shapes, or styles.

How to Memorize "overlap"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two circles overlapping each other. This can help you remember the idea of things coming together or extending over one another.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'lap' as in 'lapping up water'. This can help you remember the idea of one thing covering or extending over another.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym OVERLAP to remember the different meanings: O - Occurrence, V - Variation, E - Extension, R - Relationship, L - Layering, A - Area, P - Part


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