incumbent

C2
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The current holder of an office, such as ecclesiastical benefice or an elected office.

2 Definition

A holder of a position as supplier to a market or market segment that allows the holder to earn above-normal profits.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Imposed on someone as an obligation, especially due to one's office.

Example Sentences
  • Proper behavior is incumbent on all holders of positions of trust.
2 Definition

Lying; resting; reclining; recumbent.

3 Definition

Prevalent, prevailing, predominant.

4 Definition

Resting on something else; in botany, said of anthers when lying on the inner side of the filament, or of cotyledons when the radicle lies against the back of one of them.

5 Definition

Bent downwards so that the ends touch, or rest on, something else.

Example Sentences
  • the incumbent toe of a bird
6 Definition

Being the current holder of an office or a title.

Example Sentences
  • If the incumbent senator dies, he is replaced by a person appointed by the governor.