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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