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incumbent vs functionary

functionary vs incumbent

incumbent and functionary both are nouns.

incumbent is an adjective but functionary is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incumbent Yes Yes No No
functionary Yes No No No
As nouns, functionary is a hypernym of incumbent; that is, functionary is a word with a broader meaning than incumbent:
  • incumbent: the official who holds an office
  • functionary: a worker who holds or is invested with an office
Other hypernyms of incumbent include holder, official.
incumbent (noun) functionary (noun)
the official who holds an office a worker who holds or is invested with an office
incumbent (adjective) functionary (adjective)
currently holding an office
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
lying or leaning on something else
Difference between incumbent and functionary

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