What does overlapping mean?
Overlapping means present participle and gerund of overlap.
Overlapping
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of overlap.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of overlap
- That overlaps something else
- The situation in which things overlap.
Example Sentences
A long-skirted, cabalistically-cut coat of a faded walnut tinge enveloped him; the overlapping sleeves of which were rolled up on his wrists.
This overlapping is reflective of hybrid languages, where certain features (phonetic, orthographic, semantic, syntactic) are also difficult to disentangle.
Synonyms for overlapping
Antonyms for overlapping
Related Words
Word Forms
- more overlapping
- most overlapping
- overlappings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overlapping?
Common synonyms include related, lapping, imbrication, related to.
What is the opposite of overlapping?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use overlapping in a sentence?
A long-skirted, cabalistically-cut coat of a faded walnut tinge enveloped him; the overlapping sleeves of which were rolled up on his wrists.
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