Sedentary: meaning, definitions and examples
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sedentary
[ หsษd.ษn.หtษr.i ]
lifestyle
Sedentary describes a lifestyle characterized by much sitting and little physical activity. People with a sedentary lifestyle may spend most of their day seated, such as in an office job, which can lead to health issues.
Synonyms
inactive, settled, stationary.
Examples of usage
- A sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of obesity.
- Many office workers lead a sedentary life.
- Sedentary behavior is linked to various health problems.
Translations
Translations of the word "sedentary" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sedentรกrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคตเคธเคพเคฆเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช sitzend
๐ฎ๐ฉ sedentari
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะดััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ siedzฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบงใใฃใฑใชใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท sรฉdentaire
๐ช๐ธ sedentario
๐น๐ท hareketsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ข์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุชูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ sedavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ sedavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไน ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ sedeฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ setjandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัััาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฏแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oturaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ sedentario
Etymology
The word 'sedentary' originates from the Latin word 'sedentarius', which means 'sitting' or 'to sit'. This Latin term is derived from 'sedere', meaning 'to sit'. The use of 'sedentary' in English dates back to the 15th century, when it began to describe not only sitting but also the lifestyle associated with it. Over time, the term has been adapted to describe a broader range of behaviors that involve little movement, especially in the context of modern lifestyle diseases. In contemporary usage, it often refers to individuals who spend excessive amounts of time sitting, a trend that has been exacerbated in recent years by technological advancements and changes in work environments.