imbricación

Definitions of imbricación
  1. noun
    covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
    synonyms: solapamiento
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    type of:
    cubierta, envoltura
    an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
  2. noun
    a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups)
    synonyms: interdependencia
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    types:
    simbiosis
    the relation between two different species of organisms that are interdependent; each gains benefits from the other
    type of:
    reciprocidad
    a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
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