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recumbent Definition

re·cum·bent (ri kumbənt)

adjective

    1. lying down; reclining; leaning
    2. resting; idle
  1. Biol. designating a part that leans or lies upon some other part or surface

Etymology: L recumbens, prp. of recumbere < re-, back + -cumbere; akin to cubare, to lie down: see cube

  • recultivate
recumbent Related Forms
re·cum·bency noun re·cum·bently adverb
recumbent Synonyms

recumbent

modif.

reclining, prostrate, lying down; see lying 4, supine 1. See syn. study at supine.

recumbent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • trike: All these changes add up to create the most advanced recumbent trike in the world.
  • effigy: In the east end of the south aisle, dating from the late 13th century, is a recumbent effigy in stone.
  • tricycle: A recumbent tricycle is very good for people with balance problems.
  • tandem: Let alone a recumbent tandem towing a trailer bike.
  • bicycle: Stinger is a recumbent bicycle made in the Netherlands.
  • bike: Exercise cycles, Exercise Bikes or recumbent bikes are good for the large muscle... workout is done on an exercise bike.

Modifying Another Word

  • now: New men felled me, burned me, cracked me, Left me fallen - now recumbent.
  • long: It is all in pink granite with five stones still standing, plus the tall pointed flankers on either side of the long recumbent.

Used with adjective complement

  • lie: He lies recumbent in his armor on a bed of pebbles, looking eerily alive.
  • become: Animals that do not become recumbent have a good chance of full recovery, although this may take several weeks.

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