Overlapping and Overlying

Overlapping

Overlapping noun - Covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles).
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Overlying and overlapping are semantically related. in coinciding topic. In some cases you can use "Overlying" instead an adjective "Overlapping".

Nearby Words: overlap, overlapped

Overlying

Overlying adjective - Placed on or over something else.

Overlapping and overlying are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Overlapping" with "Overlying", this adjectives are similar.
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