recumbent — lying down; reclining; in a position of rest
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lying down; reclining; in a position of rest
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈkʌmbənt/
Korean meaning: 누워있는, 기대어 있는
Korean pronunciation: 리**컴**번트
Example Sentences
- After eating too much at the buffet, I found myself in a recumbent position on the couch.
- The medieval tomb featured a recumbent knight carved in marble.
- My cat's favorite recumbent spot is right on my laptop keyboard.
recumbent
ADJECTIVE//rɪˈkʌmbənt//
lying down; reclining; in a position of rest
A person lies recumbent on a picnic blanket after lunch
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Origin
From Latin 'recumbent-' meaning 'lying back,' derived from the verb 'recumbere' (re- back + cumbere to lie down). The word entered English in the 16th century through scientific and medical terminology.
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“After eating too much at the buffet, I found myself in a recumbent position on the couch.”
“The medieval tomb featured a recumbent knight carved in marble.”
“My cat's favorite recumbent spot is right on my laptop keyboard.”
“The patient remained recumbent during the entire medical examination.”
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