Dictionary Check: incumbent
"incumbent" is a valid word!
Scrabble
15
points
Words with Friends
21
points
Definition
adjective
lying or leaning on something else
Example:
"an incumbent geological formation"
adjective
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
Example:
"it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts"
adjective
currently holding an office
Example:
"the incumbent governor"
noun
the official who holds an office
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