— superincumbence, superincumbency , n. — superincumbently , adv.
/sooh'peuhr in kum"beuhnt/ , adj.
1. lying or resting on something else.
2. situated above; overhanging.
3. exerted from above, as pressure.
[ 1655-65; superincumbent- (s. of superincumbens ), prp. of superincumbere to lean over; see SUPER-, INCUMBENT ]