Seated: meaning, definitions and examples

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seated

 

[ หˆsiหtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

positioned, sitting

Seated refers to the position of being in a sitting posture, particularly in a formal or designated place. This term can be used to describe people who are occupying seats in a location, like in a theater, classroom, or during a formal event. Seated can also imply a state of calmness or relaxation, as one takes a moment to sit. The usage of 'seated' often conveys an impression of stability or readiness to engage.

Synonyms

positioned, settled, sitting, stationary

Examples of usage

  • The audience was seated before the performance began.
  • Please ensure that everyone is seated before we start the meeting.
  • He is seated at the head of the table.
  • After a long day, I finally found a comfortable chair to get seated in.

Translations

Translations of the word "seated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sitzend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะดัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siedzฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบงใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท assis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sentado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oturmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•‰์•„ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงู„ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sedรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sedรญci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ็€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sedeฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sittandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ั‹ั€า“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oturmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sentado

Etymology

The word 'seated' originates from the Old English word 'sฤซedan', which means to sit. This term is a past participle of the verb โ€˜seat', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*sฤ“dล', meaning โ€˜a setting or place to sitโ€™. The evolution of the word has seen it transition through various forms and uses, associated primarily with the action of sitting or being placed in a particular position. As English evolved, 'seated' became commonly used to describe not just the physical act of sitting, but also to formalize an event where individuals occupy seats, thus emphasizing structure and order. Over time, 'seated' has become widely used in contexts ranging from everyday conversations to formal announcements.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,415, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.