sedentary
IPA: sˈɛdʌntɛri
noun
- a sedentary person
adjective
- Not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.
- (anthropology, of a human population) Living in a fixed geographical location; the opposite of nomadic.
- (medicine, of a job, lifestyle, etc.) Not moving much; sitting around.
- (obsolete) inactive; motionless; sluggish; tranquil
- (obsolete) Caused by long sitting.
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Examples of "sedentary" in Sentences
- Many people lead a sedentary lifestyle, spending hours sitting at their desks
- A sedentary routine can lead to various health issues over time
- To combat a sedentary existence, it's important to incorporate regular physical activity into your day
- The documentary highlighted the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle and its impact on mental health
- She decided to join a gym after realizing how sedentary her job had made her
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