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overlapping

Overlapping (adj) means Partly covering, coinciding with, or sharing something else. Example: “The two committees have overlapping responsibilities, which causes confusion.”

adj

Partly covering, coinciding with, or sharing something else.

"The two committees have overlapping responsibilities, which causes confusion."

noun

The state or situation of things overlapping.

"The overlapping of their schedules made a joint meeting difficult."

How to use overlapping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes things that partly cover or coincide with each other.

Common pairings

overlapping interests overlapping schedules overlapping circles

Word forms

more overlapping comparative, overlappings plural, most overlapping superlative

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Synonyms

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coinciding intersecting superimposed

Related words

crossed agreeing coinciding superimposed synchronous

Rhymes for overlapping

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Frequently asked questions

What does “overlapping” mean?

The word “overlapping” means partly covering, coinciding with, or sharing something else. In plain terms, describes things that partly cover or coincide with each other.

How do you use “overlapping” in a sentence?

Here is “overlapping” used in a sentence: “The two committees have overlapping responsibilities, which causes confusion.”

What part of speech is “overlapping”?

Depending on how it is used, “overlapping” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “overlapping” a common word?

“Overlapping” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “overlapping” have?

“Overlapping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: partly covering, coinciding with, or sharing something else.

What is the difference between overlapping and identical?

Overlapping means partly covering, coinciding with, or sharing something else, while identical means exactly the same in every respect. Overlapping items share some but not all of the same space or content.

Can overlapping describe schedules or responsibilities?

Yes, overlapping is often used to describe schedules, meetings, or responsibilities that partly coincide with one another.

Is overlapping a noun or an adjective?

Overlapping functions as both an adjective, describing something that partly covers or coincides with something else, and as a noun referring to the state of overlapping.

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