incumbent
adjective
1. lying or leaning on something else
- an incumbent geological formation
Similar word(s): superjacent
2. necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
- it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts
Similar word(s): necessary
3. currently holding an office
- the incumbent governor
Similar word(s): current
Sentences with incumbent as an adjective:
- Proper behavior is incumbent on all holders of positions of trust.
- the incumbent toe of a bird
- If the incumbent senator dies, he is replaced by a person appointed by the governor.
noun
1. the official who holds an office
Similar word(s): officeholder
Definition categories: person, holder, functionary, official