superincumbent

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее лежащий или покоящийся на чём-то сверху; нависающий или расположенный выше.

An obsolete adjective meaning lying or resting on something above; overhanging or situated above.

1. Lying or resting on somethingC2formal

   Describes something that lies or rests on top of another object, often exerting pressure.

   Лежащий сверху

   • The superincumbent weight of the snow caused the roof to collapse.
   • Geologists study the effects of superincumbent rock layers on the strata below.
   • The superincumbent load on the foundation must be carefully calculated.

   Synonymscoveringoverlyingsuperjacent