sessile — (of an organism) permanently attached to a surface and not able to move from one place to another
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: (of an organism) permanently attached to a surface and not able to move from one place to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɛs.aɪl/
Example Sentences
- My little brother is basically sessile when it comes to video games — he hasn't moved from that chair in six hours.
- Sea sponges are sessile creatures, permanently anchored to the seafloor.
- Some plants have sessile flowers, meaning they bloom directly on the stem without any stalk.
sessile
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɛs.aɪl/]
(of an organism) permanently attached to a surface and not able to move from one place to another
The sessile barnacles cling tightly to the rock, never moving with the tide.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin sessilis 'of or for sitting', derived from sedere meaning 'to sit'.
Breakdown
sed- (to sit) + -ile (adjective suffix meaning 'capable of' or 'characterized by')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother is basically sessile when it comes to video games — he hasn't moved from that chair in six hours.”
“Sea sponges are sessile creatures, permanently anchored to the seafloor.”
“Some plants have sessile flowers, meaning they bloom directly on the stem without any stalk.”
“After the long flight, I felt sessile for the rest of the day, unable to peel myself off the couch.”
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