recumbent

recumbent Definition

re·cum·bent (ri kum′bənt)

adjective

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

recumbent Related Forms

re·cum′·bency noun re·cum′·bently adverb

recumbent Synonyms

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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