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superincumbent
su·per·in·cum·bent [ spərin kúmbənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
lying over something: lying or resting on or above something
[Mid-17th century. < Latin superincumbent-, present participle of superincumbere "lie on top of" < super "over, above" + incumbere (see incumbent)]

su·per·in·cum·bence noun
su·per·in·cum·ben·cy noun
su·per·in·cum·bent·ly adverb
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