Meaning of RECUMBENT
| Pronunciation: | | ri'kumbunt
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[adj] lying down; in a position of comfort or rest |
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RECUMBENT is a 9 letter word that starts with R. |
| | Synonyms: | | accumbent, decumbent, reclining, unerect |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Re*cum"bent\ (-bet), a. [L. recumbens, -entis, p. pr.
of recumbere. See {Recumb}, {Incumbent}.]
Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the
Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting;
inactive; idle. -- {Re*cum"bent*ly}, adv.
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