How do you spell Incumbent?
Correct spelling
incumbent
Remember: an incumbent lies 'upon' the office - IN-CUM-BENT (like 'bent upon')
Why is incumbent spelled this way?
From Latin incumbere, to lie upon. IN (upon) + CUBARE (to lie). An incumbent lies upon the office — the current holder whose weight fills the position.
Common misspellings of incumbent
incumbantincombentincumbrent
Example
The incumbent mayor decided not to seek reelection after serving two terms.