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superincumbent

su·per·in·cum·bent
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-per-in-kuhm-buh nt]
    • /ˌsu pər ɪnˈkʌm bənt/
    • /ˌsjuː.pə.rɪnˈk.ʌm.bənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-in-kuhm-buh nt]
    • /ˌsu pər ɪnˈkʌm bənt/

Definitions of superincumbent word

  • adjective superincumbent lying or resting on something else. 1
  • adjective superincumbent situated above; overhanging. 1
  • adjective superincumbent exerted from above, as pressure. 1
  • adjective superincumbent lying or being on top of something else 0
  • adjective superincumbent situated or suspended above; overhanging 0
  • adjective superincumbent lying or resting on something else 0
See all 8 definitions of superincumbent

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Origin of superincumbent

First appearance:

before 1655
One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin superincumbent- (stem of superincumbēns), present participle of superincumbere to lean over; see super-, incumbent

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Parts of speech for Superincumbent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Superincumbent

superincumbent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for superincumbent

adj superincumbent

  • burdensome — If you describe something as burdensome, you mean it is worrying or hard to deal with.
  • carking — distressful.
  • de luxe — (esp of products, articles for sale, etc) rich, elegant, or sumptuous; superior in quality, number of accessories, etc
  • depressive — Depressive means relating to depression or to being depressed.
  • first-string — composed of regular members, participants, etc. (distinguished from substitute): the first-string team.

adjective superincumbent

  • above — If one thing is above another one, it is directly over it or higher than it.
  • confining — to enclose within bounds; limit or restrict: She confined her remarks to errors in the report. Confine your efforts to finishing the book.
  • exceeding — Very great.
  • exigent — Pressing ; demanding.
  • finer — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
All 17 Synonyms of superincumbent

Antonyms for superincumbent

adjective superincumbent

  • aiding — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
  • helping — the act of helping; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
All 2 Antonyms of superincumbent

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