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sedentary
What does sedentary mean?
sedentary (adjective): of a job, lifestyle, etc., not moving much; sitting around; inactive.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use sedentary in a sentence?
- Forced by illness to lead a sedentary life. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce sedentary?
/ˈsɛdənˌtɛɹi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does sedentary come from?
From Middle French sédentaire, from Latin sedentārius (“sitting”), from sedeō (“to sit, to be seated”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “sedentary” mean?
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
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important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant
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of a job, lifestyle, etc., not moving much; sitting around; inactive
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necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
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