armchair
armchair · armchairs · armchaired · armchairing
To create based on theory or general knowledge rather than dataTo create based on theory or general knowledge rather than data.
UK/ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/US/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃɛɚ/
Meaning
2 sensesTo create based on theory or general knowledge rather than data.
To theorize based on analysis of data that was gathered previously; to reflect.
Examples
87 sentencesTom was sitting in an armchair.
ruТом сидел в кресле. — odexed
I don't think this armchair is comfortable.
deIch finde diesen Sessel nicht bequem. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
This armchair is comfortable to sit in.
ruВ этом кресле удобно сидеть. — alexdiment
Tom sat in an armchair, reading a book.
deTom saß auf einem Sessel und las ein Buch. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom sat in his armchair, reading a magazine.
Forms
armchairs, armchairing, armchaired, armchaired| Base form | armchair · to armchair |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | armchairs |
| Present participle | armchairing |
| Past simple | armchaired |
| Past participle | armchaired |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedivory tower
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle