sedentary
Not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinityNot moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.
» I need a lot more protein than a sedentary person.
Meaning
5 sensesNot moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.
The oyster is a sedentary mollusk; the barnacles are sedentary crustaceans.
ortsgebunden, sesshaft
осе́длыйosédlyj
осі́лийosílyj
Of a human population, living in a fixed geographical location.
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Of a job, lifestyle, etc., not moving much; sitting around; inactive.
sitzend
сидя́чийsidjáčij, малоподви́жныйmalopodvížnyj
(obsolete)Inactive; motionless; sluggish; tranquil.
(obsolete)Caused by long sitting.
requiring sitting or little activity
Examples
6 sentencesI need a lot more protein than a sedentary person.
Many people lead a sedentary life, which can lead to weight gain.
ruМногие люди ведут сидячий образ жизни, что может привести к набору веса.
Ziri was a sedentary person.
It's a bad idea to run seven miles after having been sedentary for the last two weeks.
Tom is sedentary.
Translations
9 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Middle French sédentaire, from Latin sedentārius (“sitting”), from sedeō (“to sit, toFrom Middle French sédentaire, from Latin sedentārius (“sitting”), from sedeō (“to sit, to be seated”).
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Forms
more sedentary, most sedentary| Comparative | more sedentary Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most sedentary Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
10 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form