Synonyms of overlying

Verb

1. overlie, lie

usage: lie upon; lie on top of; "the granite overlies the older rocks"

2. overlie, overlay, kill

usage: kill by lying on; "The sow overlay her piglets"

Adjective

1. overlying, superimposed, superjacent (vs. subjacent)

usage: placed on or over something else; "an overlying image"

Definition and meaning of overlying (Dictionary)