superincumbent

• Adjectif désignant ce qui est situé ou posé au-dessus de quelque chose, ou qui pèse sur une partie inférieure ; surplombant ou placé plus haut.

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.

   qui repose sur quelque chose

   • 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.

   Synonymescoveringoverlyingsuperjacent