word
superposition
soo-per-poh-ZI-shun
ˌsuːpərpəˈzɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
superposition
Dictionary meaning
The quantum mechanical principle that a particle exists in all possible states simultaneously until measured.
Examples
- Schrödinger's cat illustrates the concept of superposition in quantum mechanics.
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