Incumbent or Incumbant
Correct spelling “incumbent” vs wrong “incumbant.”
incumbant
Incorrect spelling - “Incumbant” is a misspelling.
"incumbant" is a common misspelling of "incumbent". Always use "incumbent" when referring to the correct word.
incumbent
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Incumbent” means holding a current position or obligation.
Definition of incumbent
"incumbent": “Incumbent” means holding a current position or obligation.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for incumbent
- • current
- • present
- • obligatory
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The incumbent president is running again.
"Correct:" It is incumbent upon us to act.
"Correct:" The incumbent CEO resigned.
"Incorrect:" The incumbant president is running again.
"Incorrect:" It is incumbant upon us to act.
Notes:
- • Ends with -ent, not '-ant'.
- • Pattern: in-cum-bent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Incumbent.
Q: Is 'incumbant' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning?
A: Someone holding current office.
Q: Example?
A: The incumbent won again.
Q: Why the confusion?
A: Many words end in -ant, but this one ends in -ent.
Summary
""Incumbent" is correct; 'incumbant' is wrong. Refers to someone holding current office."