ıncumbent

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Definition of ıncumbent in English English dictionary

{a} imposed as a duty, resting upon

{a} one who possesses a benefice

Hyphenation

in·cum·bent

Turkish pronunciation

înkʌmbınt

Synonyms

binding, compelling, necessary, urgent, official, occupant

Pronunciation

/ənˈkəmbənt/ /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/

Etymology

[ in-'k&m-b&nt ] (noun.) 15th century. From Middle English, from stem incumbent-, of Medieval Latin incumbens (“holder of a church position”), from Latin persent participle of incumbere (“to lie down upon”)