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Incumbent

Description:

As a noun, incumbent refers to a person who currently holds a particular position, especially in politics. It can also be used as an adjective to describe the current holder of a position or an obligation. In a biological context, incumbent can refer to an animal or plant that is lying or sitting on top of something.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The incumbent won the election by a narrow margin.
2. Several incumbents were re-elected to the city council.

As an adjective:

1. The incumbent president is seeking re-election.
2. She has not fulfilled her incumbent duties as the team captain.

In a biological context:

1. The incubent bird was warming its eggs in the nest.
2. The incubent caterpillar was motionless on the leaf.

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