Shows correct “incumbent” vs wrong “encumbant.”
Incorrect spelling - Incorrect hybrid spelling.
"encumbant" is a common misspelling of "incumbent". Always use "incumbent" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Correct word meaning current officeholder.
"incumbent": Correct word meaning current officeholder.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" She beat the incumbent senator.
"Correct:" The incumbent governor announced reforms.
"Incorrect:" She beat the encumbant senator.
"Incorrect:" The encumbant governor announced reforms.
A: Incumbent.
A: No.
A: Person already holding office.
A: The incumbent is favored.
A: Confusion of in/en and -ent/-ant patterns.
""Incumbent" is correct; 'encumbant' is wrong. Both the start and ending letters differ."