overlap

Words with a similar base: overlap

'overlap'

[overlap.n.01] as in: a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena

Examples:
there was no overlap between their proposals

'overlap'

[overlap.n.02] as in: the property of partial coincidence in time

'overlap'

[lap.n.04] as in: a flap that lies over another part

Examples:
the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches

'overlap'

[overlap.v.01] as in: coincide partially or wholly

Examples:
Our vacations overlap

'overlap'

[overlap.v.02] as in: extend over and cover a part of

Examples:
The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city

Origins

					overlap (English)
├── lap (English)
│   └── lappen (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── over- (English)
    └── over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── ofer- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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