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Meaning of overlapping
The primary meaning of the word "overlapping" refers to the state of two or more things having a common part or area where they coincide or intersect.
Etymology of overlapping
The word "overlapping" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the verb "overlap", which is a combination of "over" and "lap", with "lap" referring to the act of covering or folding something over something else
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of one thing extending over or covering part of another, and has since been extended to describe various forms of coincidence, intersection, or convergence
Synonyms
Definitions
- Extending or lying over something else, so as to cover part of it
- * Having a common part or area where two or more things coincide or intersect
- * Extending or continuing beyond the normal or expected limit
Usage Examples
- The two circles have an overlapping area where they intersect
- * The overlapping of the two projects caused confusion and delays
- * The overlapping of the two time periods made it difficult to schedule meetings