Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

incumbrance

/ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: in-cum-brance
IPA: /ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of encumbrance (“that which encumbers”).

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

One who is dependent on another.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I was then lying at length upon that very couch, the scene of Mr. H . . .'s polite joys, in an undress which was with all the art of negligence flowing loose, and in a most tempting disorder: no stay, no hoop . . . no incumbrance whatever."
"a widow without incumbrances (i.e. without children)"

Etymology

Variant of encumbrance.

Usage

Inflected Forms

incumbrances (plural)

Derived Forms

incumbrancer

Synonyms

hindrance hinderance hitch preventive preventative encumbrance interference burden load onus

Homonyms

encumbrance

Questions

How do you pronounce incumbrance?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/.
What does incumbrance mean?: Alternative form of encumbrance (“that which encumbers”).
Where does incumbrance come from?: Variant of encumbrance.

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