incumbent
15 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #29,950
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the official who holds an office
adjective
currently holding an office
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnkˈʌmbʌnt/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural incumbents
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the official who holds an office
currently holding an office
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility
lying or leaning on something else
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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