How Do You Spell OVERLYING?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəlˈa͡ɪɪŋ] (IPA)

"Overlying" is a verb in English that means "to lie over or upon something." The word is spelled with six letters and three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The phonetic transcription of "overlying" is /ˌoʊ.vərˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/. The first syllable is pronounced as "oh" with a schwa sound on the second letter, /ˈvər/ is pronounced as "ver," while the last two syllables, /ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/, are pronounced as "lie" with the stress on the second syllable followed by the suffix -ing.

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OVERLYING Meaning and Definition

  1. Overlying is an adjective describing something that lies on top or above something else. It is often used to describe the physical positioning of objects or substances in relation to each other. When one object or material is said to be overlying another, it means that it is positioned directly on top of it, covering or enveloping it to some extent.

    In geological terms, overlying refers to the position of one rock layer or stratum in relation to another. The overlying layer is the one that is deposited or formed more recently, covering and resting on top of the underlying layer, which was formed earlier. This concept is important in understanding the relative ages and relationships between different rock formations in stratigraphy.

    Overlying can also be used in the context of abstract concepts, such as information or ideas. It then refers to the concept of one piece of information or idea being superimposed or laid on top of another. This can be used metaphorically to describe the layering or accumulation of knowledge or concepts.

    Overall, the term overlying is used to indicate a physical or conceptual position of being above or on top of something else. It conveys the idea of one entity covering or resting upon another, often implying a hierarchal relationship or a specific order of arrangement.

  2. • Resting over or upon something.
    • See overlie.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OVERLYING

The word "overlying" is derived from the combination of two separate words: "over" and "lying".

1. "Over" is derived from Old English "ofer", which traces back to the Proto-Germanic word "uber". It means "above" or "on top of". The term has remained relatively unchanged throughout its history.

2. "Lying" comes from the Old English word "leoð", which is related to the Old Norse word "līgja". It means "to be in a restful position" or "to be situated or placed".

Combining these two words gives us "overlying", which essentially means "lying above" or "placed on top of".

Similar spelling words for OVERLYING

Plural form of OVERLYING is OVERLYINGS

Conjugate verb Overlying

CONDITIONAL

I would overlying
you would overlying
he/she/it would overlying
we would overlying
they would overlying
I would overlie
we would overlie
you would overlie
he/she/it would overlie
they would overlie

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be overlying
you would be overlying
he/she/it would be overlying
we would be overlying
they would be overlying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overlying
you would have overlying
he/she/it would have overlying
we would have overlying
they would have overlying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been overlying
you would have been overlying
he/she/it would have been overlying
we would have been overlying
they would have been overlying

FUTURE

I will overlie
you will overlie
he/she/it will overlie
we will overlie
they will overlie

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overlying
you will be overlying
he/she/it will be overlying
we will be overlying
they will be overlying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overlain
you will have overlain
he/she/it will have overlain
we will have overlain
they will have overlain

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overlying
you will have been overlying
he/she/it will have been overlying
we will have been overlying
they will have been overlying

IMPERATIVE

you overlie
we let´s overlie

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overlie

PAST

I overlay
you overlay
he/she/it overlay
we overlay
they overlay

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overlying
you were overlying
he/she/it was overlying
we were overlying
they were overlying

PAST PARTICIPLE

overlain

PAST PERFECT

I had overlain
you had overlain
he/she/it had overlain
we had overlain
they had overlain

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overlying
you had been overlying
he/she/it had been overlying
we had been overlying
they had been overlying

PRESENT

I overlie
you overlie
he/she/it overlies
we overlie
they overlie

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overlying
you are overlying
he/she/it is overlying
we are overlying
they are overlying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overlying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overlain
you have overlain
he/she/it has overlain
we have overlain
they have overlain

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overlying
you have been overlying
he/she/it has been overlying
we have been overlying
they have been overlying
I would have overlain
we would have overlain
you would have overlain
he/she/it would have overlain
they would have overlain

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