incumbent
[ in-kuhm-buh nt ]
/ ɪnˈkʌm bənt /
adjective
holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently: the incumbent officers of the club.
obligatory (often followed by on or upon): a duty incumbent upon me.
Archaic.
resting, lying, leaning, or pressing on something: incumbent upon the cool grass.
noun
the holder of an office: The incumbent was challenged by a fusion candidate.
British.
a person who holds an ecclesiastical benefice.
Origin of incumbent
OTHER WORDS FROM incumbent
in·cum·bent·ly, adverb an·ti-in·cum·bent, adjective, noun non·in·cum·bent, noun, adjectiveWords nearby incumbent
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British Dictionary definitions for anti-incumbent
incumbent
/ (ɪnˈkʌmbənt) /
adjective
formal (often postpositive and foll by on or upon and an infinitive)
morally binding or necessary; obligatory
it is incumbent on me to attend
(usually postpositive and foll by on)
resting or lying (on)
noun
a person who holds an office, esp a clergyman holding a benefice
Derived forms of incumbent
incumbently, adverbWord Origin for incumbent
C16: from Latin
incumbere to lie upon, devote one's attention to, from
in- ² +
-cumbere, related to Latin
cubāre to lie down
Cultural definitions for anti-incumbent
incumbent
[ (in-kum-buhnt) ]
One who holds a public office. By virtue of their experience in office, their exposure to the public, and their ability to raise campaign funds, incumbents usually have a significant advantage over opponents if they choose to run for reelection.