How Do You Spell OVERLAP?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəlˈap] (IPA)

The word "overlap" is spelled with three syllables in English. The first syllable is "o" pronounced with the "oh" sound, followed by "ver" pronounced with "v-er" sound, and the final syllable is "lap" pronounced with the "l-ap" sound. The word represents the collision of two or more things or ideas, with one overlapping the other. The phonetic transcription for "overlap" is /ˈəʊvəlæp/.

OVERLAP Meaning and Definition

  1. Overlap is a term that is commonly used to describe when two or more things share a common area, boundary, or aspect. It refers to the situation where one thing partially or completely covers or extends over another. This can apply to various areas such as physical objects, concepts, or events.

    In the context of physical objects or shapes, overlap is when two or more objects partially or wholly occupy the same area. For example, if two circles share a common area where their perimeters touch or intersect, it is said that they overlap. Similarly, in the case of shapes or figures, if they have common regions or areas, it implies an overlap.

    Conceptually, overlap refers to the similarity or shared characteristics between two or more things. It highlights the commonalities or connections that exist between various ideas, theories, or disciplines. When two subjects, fields, or phenomena share common concepts, principles, processes, or objectives, it can be said that there is an overlap between them.

    In terms of events or timeframes, overlap refers to the occurrence of two or more events that happen simultaneously or have a common period. This can be seen in scheduling or planning, where two tasks are assigned to the same time interval, resulting in an overlap.

    Overall, overlap signifies the connection, coexistence, or intersection that exists between two or more things in terms of physical space, conceptual similarity, or temporal occurrence.

  2. • In geol., a term used to express that extension or spread of higher strata by which they conceal the edges of those on which they rest.
    • To lap or fold over, as when the margin of one thing rests on that of another.

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

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Etymology of OVERLAP

The word "overlap" originated from the combination of two Middle English words, "over" and "lap".

The word "over" comes from the Old English word "ofer", which means "above" or "across". "Ofer" can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*uber" and the Proto-Indo-European root "*uper", which also meant "over" or "above".

The word "lap" in this context means "to lie or fold over". It has its roots in the Old English word "læppa" and the Proto-Germanic word "*lappō".

Combining "over" and "lap", the word "overlap" emerged in Middle English around the 15th century, referring to something that lies over or folds over another thing. The term has been retained in the English language with relatively unchanged meaning ever since.

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Plural form of OVERLAP is OVERLAPS

Conjugate verb Overlap

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overlapped
you would have overlapped
he/she/it would have overlapped
we would have overlapped
they would have overlapped
I would have overlap
you would have overlap
he/she/it would have overlap
we would have overlap
they would have overlap

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would overlap
you would overlap
he/she/it would overlap
we would overlap
they would overlap

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you overlap
we let´s overlap

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overlap

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

overlapped

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I overlap
you overlap
he/she/it overlaps
we overlap
they overlap

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overlapping

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overlapping
you have been overlapping
he/she/it has been overlapping
we have been overlapping
they have been overlapping

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it overlap

SIMPLE PAST

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

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