Meaning & Definition of Incumbent in English
English⟶
Incumbent
/ɪnkəmbənt/
noun
1. The official who holds an office
synonym:
- incumbent,
- officeholder
adjective
1. Lying or leaning on something else
- "An incumbent geological formation"
synonym:
- incumbent
2. Necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility
- Morally binding
- "It is incumbent on them to pay their own debts"
synonym:
- incumbent
3. Currently holding an office
- "The incumbent governor"
synonym:
- incumbent