Definition of Incumbent
Incumbent
in·cum·bent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
the person or group that holds/occupies a particular position or office;
e.g. He is the incumbent president of the club.
(adjective)
necessary for someone to carry out as an obligation or duty;
e.g. It is incumbent on her to select someone to work with her.
(adjective)
currently holding/occupying some status, office, or position of power;
e.g. The incumbent secretary is planning on running for the position again.
(adjective)
resting or lying on some surface, or bent over in order to touch or rest on something;
e.g. An incumbent branch drooped to touch the water of the lake.
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