Superincumbent

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌsuːpərɪnˈkʌmbənt/

Definitions of superincumbent

noun a weight or pressure on something else

Example Sentences

A1 The superincumbent weight of the books on the shelf caused it to collapse.

A2 The superincumbent pressure of the snow on the roof caused it to cave in.

B1 The superincumbent load of the cargo on the ship made it difficult to navigate.

B2 The superincumbent force of the boulder on the hiker trapped them in the cave.

C1 The superincumbent responsibility of managing the project fell on the team leader.

C2 The superincumbent weight of expectations from the shareholders was overwhelming for the CEO.

adjective lying or resting on something else

Example Sentences

A1 The heavy box was superincumbent on the smaller one.

A2 The superincumbent weight of the books made the shelf bow slightly.

B1 The superincumbent pressure of deadlines at work was causing her stress.

B2 The superincumbent responsibilities of being a manager weighed heavily on him.

C1 The superincumbent task of restructuring the company required careful planning.

C2 The superincumbent burden of leadership fell on her shoulders during the crisis.

Examples of superincumbent in a Sentence

formal The weight of the superincumbent rock formation caused the lower layers to compact and form a solid structure.

informal The superincumbent boulder on top of the hill looks like it's about to roll down any moment.

slang I can't believe he lifted that superincumbent weight at the gym, he's so strong!

figurative The responsibilities of being a parent can feel like a superincumbent burden at times.

Grammatical Forms of superincumbent

past tense

superincumbented

plural

superincumbents

comparative

more superincumbent

superlative

most superincumbent

present tense

superincumbents

future tense

will superincumbent

perfect tense

have superincumbented

continuous tense

is superincumbenting

singular

superincumbent

positive degree

superincumbent

infinitive

to superincumbent

gerund

superincumbenting

participle

superincumbented

Origin and Evolution of superincumbent

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'superincumbent' originated from Latin, derived from the combination of 'super-' meaning above or over, and 'incumbere' meaning to lie upon.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in architectural contexts to describe a weight or pressure lying above a structure, the word 'superincumbent' later evolved to be used in a more general sense to describe anything that is placed or situated on top of something else.