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OVERLAPPING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Overlapping.

Overlapping - as a noun

Covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imbricationlapping

Overlapping - as a verb

To extend over and partly cover something.

Example: "The mouse-mat overlapped the edge of the desk."

To have an area, range, character or function in common.

Example: "The two maps overlapped at the east and west edges."

Of sets: to have some elements in common.

Example: "The set (all men) overlaps the set (vegetarians)."

To have some similar nucleotide sequences.

Overlapping - as an adjective

That overlaps something else

Example Sentences

"The two paintings have overlapping colors."
"She was wearing a dress with overlapping layers."
"The project involves overlapping tasks and responsibilities."
"The map had overlapping boundaries of different regions."
"The meeting had overlapping agendas, making it difficult to stay focused."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERLAPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overlapping is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERLAPPING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is OVERLAPPING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overlapping is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERLAPPING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is OVERLAPPING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overlapping is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERLAPPING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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