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/
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
The cat lies recumbent on the sunny windowsill, completely relaxed.
Recumbent despite duties incumbent, surrounded by leaves abundant!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
re- (back) + cumb (lie down) + -ent (adjective suffix) = recumbent
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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