Sedentary: meaning, definitions and examples

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sedentary

 

[ หˆsษ›d.ษ™n.หŒtษ›r.i ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sedentรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคธเคพเคฆเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sitzend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sedentari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะดัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siedzฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบงใ‚Šใฃใฑใชใ—ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉdentaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sedentario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hareketsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ขŒ์‹์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sedavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sedavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไน…ๅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sedeฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ setjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ั‹ั€า“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฏแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oturaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,532, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.