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overlapping

/ˌəʊvəˈlæpɪŋ/adjective

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एक-दूसरे पर चढ़े हुए, आंशिक रूप से ढकते हुए

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    [usually before noun]

    (of objects) covering part of the same space, so that one partly covers another

    एक-दूसरे पर चढ़े हुए, आंशिक रूप से ढकते हुए

    • The roof is made of overlapping tiles.
    • overlapping circles
    • The overlapping leaves protect the bud from rain.
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    • She drew three overlapping circles.
    • The bird has overlapping feathers that keep it warm.
  2. 2

    [usually before noun]

    (of ideas, subjects or duties) sharing some of the same areas, so that they are partly the same

    आंशिक रूप से एक जैसा, परस्पर-व्यापी

    • The two departments have overlapping duties.
    • History and political science are overlapping subjects.
    • The committees have overlapping responsibilities.
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    • The two courses cover overlapping topics.
    • Overlapping schedules made planning difficult.
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overlap verboverlap noun