overlay

Meanings

• Noun

  A thin layer or film that is placed on top of something else.

• Verb

  To cover or decorate something with a thin layer or film.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overlay
lay , day , play , stray

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Variants

List of all variants of overlay that leads to same result
overlaid , overlay , overlaying , overlays , overlain , overlie , overlies , overlying

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Etymology

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The word 'overlay' comes from the Old French word 'ouvrer' which means 'to open' and 'lay' which means 'to place'. The term was used in the Middle Ages to refer to a layer of decorative material that was added to an existing surface.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overlay' is often used in the field of geography to refer to a digital map that is added to a base map.

2. In the field of computer graphics, an overlay is a semi-transparent image that is added to the main image to provide additional information or visual effects.

3. The term 'overlay' is also used in the field of broadcasting to refer to a graphic or text display that is added to the main video feed.

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Related Concepts

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1. decoration: Overlay is a type of decoration that involves adding a thin layer or film to an existing surface.

2. veneer: Veneer is a type of overlay that is used to cover the surface of wood or other materials to create a more attractive appearance.

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Culture

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In art, overlay is often used to refer to the technique of applying a thin layer of paint or other medium over an existing surface to create a new image or add detail. In literature, the term is used metaphorically to describe the way in which new ideas or experiences build upon existing knowledge or beliefs.

How to Memorize "overlay"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin layer of paint being brushed over a surface to create a new image or add detail.
   - Visualize a clear film being placed over an existing surface to protect it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overlay' with the idea of adding a new layer or film to something.
   - Think of the word 'overlay' as meaning 'to cover' or 'to decorate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'overlay' is a 'layer' that is 'laid' on top of something.
   - Think of the word 'overlay' as being related to the word 'lay'.

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