Associations to the word «Sedentary»

Wiktionary

SEDENTARY, adjective. Not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.
SEDENTARY, adjective. (medicine) (of a job, lifestyle, etc.) Not moving much; sitting around.
SEDENTARY, adjective. (obsolete) inactive; motionless; sluggish; tranquil
SEDENTARY, adjective. (obsolete) Caused by long sitting.

Dictionary definition

SEDENTARY, adjective. Requiring sitting or little activity; "forced by illness to lead a sedentary life".

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne