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incumbent

incumbent - Dictionary definition and meaning for word incumbent

Definition
(noun) the official who holds an office
Synonyms : officeholder

Definition
(adj) lying or leaning on something else
Example Sentence
  • an incumbent geological formation

Definition
(adj) necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
Example Sentence
  • it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts

Definition
(adj) currently holding an office
Example Sentence
  • the incumbent governor

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for incumbent

INCUM + BENT = OFFICIALS are BENT on(determined) to bring an INCUM home, as it is NECESSARY to survive
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by findktk

incumbent -> read the word from back side as: determination(bent) to come(cum) in(in) office at time.
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by piyush_gre

Those people who are bent to bring incum(income) work in office
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by nikhilparasher

cumbent rhymes with resident...think of a resident INside the office
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by sap

incumbent rhymes with recumbent (lying down/resting). So, think of someone resting INside the office
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by sap

in incumbent.see incum our income comes from office.
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by gdabli

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