Incumbent (Adj.)
Pronunciation: In-kum-buhnt
Word Meaning:
- Necessary as a duty or responsibility; obligatory.
- Currently holding a particular position or office.
Uses in Sentence:
- It is incumbent upon us to take action against climate change.
- The incumbent president will seek re-election next year.
- Meeting deadlines is incumbent on employees in this organization.
Synonyms:
- Obligatory
- Mandatory
- Required
- Essential
- Compulsory
Antonyms:
- Optional
- Voluntary
- Discretionary
- Nonessential
- Unnecessary
Word Meaning in Hindi: कर्तव्यबद्ध (Kartavyabaddh), अवस्थित (Avasthit)
Word uses in Hindi:
- हमारे लिए जलवायु परिवर्तन के खिलाफ कदम उठाना कर्तव्यबद्ध है। (It is incumbent upon us to take action against climate change.)
- वर्तमान में पद में रहने वाले राष्ट्रपति अगले साल पुनर्चयन के लिए प्रयासरत होंगे। (The incumbent president will seek re-election next year.)
- इस संगठन में कर्मचारियों पर समय सीमा का पालन करना कर्तव्यबद्ध है। (Meeting deadlines is incumbent on employees in this organization.)
Incumbent (N)
Pronunciation: In-kum-buhnt
Word Meaning:
- The holder of an office or a position, especially in politics.
- The current officeholder.
Uses in Sentence:
- The incumbent mayor is running for re-election.
- The incumbent of the CEO position will retire next month.
- The incumbent is expected to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.
Synonyms:
- Officeholder
- Occupant
- Holder
- Office-bearer
- Representative
Antonyms:
- Challenger
- Opponent
- Outsider
- Non-incumbent
Word Meaning in Hindi: अधिकृत (Adhikrut), राजस्वी (Rajasvi)
Word uses in Hindi:
- वर्तमान में पद में रहने वाले मेयर पुनर्चयन के लिए प्रत्याशी हैं। (The incumbent mayor is running for re-election.)
- CEO पद के अधिकृत महिने के अंत में सेवानिवृत्त हो जाएंगे। (The incumbent of the CEO position will retire next month.)
- अधिकृत की उम्मीद है कि वह भूमिका के कर्तव्यों को पूरा करेगा। (The incumbent is expected to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.)