Word: incumbency
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: in
cum
ben
cy
Definition: benefice, lucrative position or possession
Morphemes:
Affix: incumbent
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The current holder of an office, such as ecclesiastical benefice or an elected office.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: incumbēns
Language: ML.
Decoded: incumbens
Meaning: holder of a church position
Affix: -cy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns of rank or office e.g. abbacy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -cia
Language: la
Decoded: -cia
Meaning: -cia