sedentary

The definition of sedentary is someone or something that doesn't move much.

(adjective)

An example of sedentary is a person who sits on the couch all day and never exercises.

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See sedentary in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

    1. of or marked by much sitting about and little travel
    2. keeping one seated much of the time: a sedentary job
    1. remaining in one locality; not migratory: said of birds, etc.
    2. fixed to one spot, as a barnacle

Origin: Fr sédentaire < L sedentarius < sedens, prp. of sedere, to sit

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See sedentary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Characterized by or requiring much sitting: a sedentary job.
  2. Accustomed to sitting or to taking little exercise.
  3. Remaining or living in one area, as certain birds; not migratory.
  4. Attached to a surface and not moving freely, as a barnacle.

Origin:

Origin: French sédentaire

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin sedentārius

Origin: , from sedēns, sedent-

Origin: , present participle of sedēre, to sit; see sed- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • sedˌen·tarˈi·ly (-târˈə-lē) adverb
  • sedˈen·tarˌi·ness noun

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