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sedentary

Syllabification: (sed·en·tar·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈsednˌterē/

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Definition of sedentary

adjective

  • (of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.
  • (of work or a way of life) characterized by much sitting and little physical exercise.
  • (of a position) sitting; seated.
  • Zoology & Anthropology inhabiting the same locality throughout life; not migratory or nomadic.
  • Zoology (of an animal) sessile.

Derivatives

sedentarily

Pronunciation: /-ˌte(ə)rəlē/

adverb

sedentariness

noun

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'not migratory'): from French sédentaire or Latin sedentarius, from sedere 'sit'

Remember that sedentary ends with -ary.

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