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- [in-kuhm-buh n-see]
- /ɪnˈkʌm bən si/
- /ɪnˈkʌm.bən.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kuhm-buh n-see]
- /ɪnˈkʌm bən si/
Definitions of incumbency word
- noun plural incumbency the quality or state of being incumbent. 1
- noun plural incumbency the position or term of an incumbent. 1
- noun plural incumbency something that is incumbent. 1
- noun plural incumbency a duty or obligation: my incumbencies as head of the organization. 1
- noun plural incumbency Archaic. an incumbent weight or mass. 1
- noun incumbency The holding of an office or the period during which one is held. 1
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Origin of incumbency
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; incumb(ent) + -ency
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Parts of speech for Incumbency
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incumbency popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
incumbency usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incumbency
noun incumbency
- clamp — A clamp is a device that holds two things firmly together.
- grip — the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
- clinch — If you clinch something you are trying to achieve, such as a business deal or victory in a contest, you succeed in obtaining it.
- regime — a mode or system of rule or government: a dictatorial regime.
- administration — Administration is the range of activities connected with organizing and supervising the way that an organization or institution functions.
Antonyms for incumbency
noun incumbency
- misconception — an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.
- release — to lease again.
- misunderstanding — failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
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