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incumbent
/ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/ · 9 letters · 8 distinct letters
- adjective
lying or leaning on something else
an incumbent geological formation
- adjective
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts
- adjective
currently holding an office
the incumbent governor
- noun
the official who holds an office