What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
incumbrance
Example
The heavy backpack was an incumbrance on his hike. [incumbrance: noun]
Example
The outdated technology was an incumbrance to the company's growth. [incumbrance: noun]
encumbrance
Example
The legal dispute was an encumbrance on the property sale. [encumbrance: noun]
Example
The extra paperwork was an encumbrance on the already busy schedule. [encumbrance: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Encumbrance is more commonly used than incumbrance in everyday language and has more variations in usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between incumbrance and encumbrance?
Both words have similar levels of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
