incumbent

Words with a similar base: incumbent

'incumbent'

[incumbent.n.01] as in: the official who holds an office

'incumbent'

[incumbent.s.01] as in: lying or leaning on something else

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Examples:
an incumbent geological formation

'incumbent'

[incumbent.s.02] as in: necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding

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Examples:
it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts

'incumbent'

[incumbent.s.03] as in: currently holding an office

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Examples:
the incumbent governor