superincumbence
/ˌsuːp(ə)rɪnˈkʌmb(ə)ns/ /ˌsjuːp(ə)rɪnˈkʌmb(ə)ns/Now rare
noun
The quality or fact of being superincumbent; the condition of lying or pressing on something; (figurative ) pressure, weightiness.
Origin
Late 17th century. From superincumbent: see -ence. Compare earlier incumbence.
- peripheral nerve
- peripheral nervous system
- in the middle of
- in the name of
- in the nature of
- in the nature of things
- in the neighbourhood of
- in the nick of time
- in the nip
- in the nude
- in the offing
- in the ordinary way
- in the (or in no) mood for/to do something
- in the (or one's) road
- in the (or one's) way
- in theory
- in the pay of
- in the person of
- in the picture
- in the pink
- in the pipeline
- in the poo
- in the power of
- in the process
- in the pudding club