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Reclined: meaning, definitions and examples

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reclined

 

[ rษชหˆklaษชnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

lying position

To recline means to lean or lie back in a comfortable position. This position often involves resting one's back against a surface, making it a common posture for relaxation. Reclining can refer to both the act of adjusting a chair or seat to allow for this position, as well as simply lying back and resting. People often recline when watching television or reading a book in order to promote comfort.

Synonyms

lean back, lie back, rest

Examples of usage

  • She reclined her chair to watch the movie.
  • He likes to recline on the couch after a long day.
  • The cat reclined on the windowsill, soaking up the sun.

Translations

Translations of the word "reclined" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reclinada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geneigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbaring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะธะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochylony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inclinรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inclinado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yatmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์šธ์–ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naklonฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naklonenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagnjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ะปั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meyllษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inclinada

Etymology

The word 'reclined' originates from the Latin term 'reclinare', which means 'to lean back' or 'to bend back'. The prefix 're-' indicates a backward motion, while 'clinare' translates to 'to lean'. The evolution of the term can be traced through Middle French, where it became 'recliner'. It has been used in English since the 14th century, primarily in the context of physical positioning. Over the centuries, the meaning has broadened to encompass various scenarios where someone or something is positioned in a back-leaning posture. In modern usage, it is commonly associated with furniture design, such as recliners and adjustable chairs, which allow individuals to achieve this relaxing position easily.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,547, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.