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/ɒvəˈlaɪɪŋ/ · ov.er.ly.ing
adjective
- Lying over or upon something else. The overlying layer of soil was rich in nutrients.
verb
- To lie over or upon something else. The fog overlying the valley obscured the view.
noun
- A layer or surface that lies over another. The overlying rock formation was composed of limestone.
Did you know? The term 'overlying' is often used in geology to describe the relationship between rock formations and their underlying structures.