superincumbent
superincumbent
Definition
super·in·cum·bent (-in kum′bənt)
su′per·in·cum′·bence noun or su′per·in·cum′·bency
su′per·in·cum′·bently adverb
superincumbent
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- lava: A calcareous sedimentary deposit, with recent shells, altered by the contact of superincumbent lava, its horizontality and extent.
superincumbent Quotes
A pard-like Spirit, beautiful and swiftö A love in desolation masked;öa Power Girt round with weakness;öit can scarce uplift The weight of the superincumbent hour; It is a dying lamp, a falling shower, A breaking billow;öeven whilst we speak Is it not broken? Shelley
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