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overlapping

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈoʊvɝˌɫæpɪŋ// UK //ˌəʊvəlˈæpɪŋ// over·lap·ping

n. covering part of the same area or happening at the same time as something else. You use this when two things share a common space or schedule.

n. covering part of the same area of space or time; sharing common elements or characteristics. Often describes physical objects, schedules, or conceptual categories.


SIMPLE

The two circles are overlapping in the middle.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager had to reschedule the meeting because of several overlapping appointments on her calendar.

COMPLEX

The study explores the overlapping interests of the two political parties, focusing on areas where bipartisan cooperation remains a viable strategy for legislative progress.

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Usage

Often used as a participial adjective before a noun or after a linking verb.

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