1) French word used in English 2) Inactive 3) Like a couch potato 4) Settled
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1) Inactive
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relating to or characterized by a sitting posture (Morris 1992).
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Staying in one place; stationary.
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• (a.) Accustomed to sit much or long; as, a sedentary man. • (a.) Characterized by, or requiring, much sitting; as, a sedentary employment; a sedentary life. • (a.) Inactive; motionless; sluggish; hence, calm; tranquil. • (a.) Remaining in one place, especially when firmly attached to some object; as, the oyster is a sedentary ...
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(L. sedentarius) 1. sitting habitually; of inactive habits. 2. pertaining to a sitting posture.
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1. Sitting habitually, of inactive habits. ... 2. Pertaining to a sitting posture. ... Origin: L. Sedentarius ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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(sed´әn-tar″e) of inactive habits; pertaining to a sitting posture.
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not migratory; see also resident (Welty 1970:46).
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A term applied to human groups leading a settled, non_migratory lifestyle.
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not migratory; see also resident (Welty 1975:46).
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not migratory; see also resident (Welty 197546).
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Staying in one place; stationary.
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Sed'en·ta·ry adjective [ Latin
sedentarius , from
sedere to sit: confer French
seédentaire . See
Sedent .]
1. Accustomed to sit much or long; as, a
sedentary man. '
Sedentary , scholastic sophists.'
Bp. Warburton. 2. Characterized ...
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(L: sedere to sit; sedentarius sitting) those animals that live attached to the substratum but may be able to move somewhat like anemones. See also sessile.
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Nonmigratory - generally birds that do not move long distances in dispersal or other movmeents. See Resident.
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Living in a fixed location, as with most plants, tunicates, sponges, etc. Contrast with motile.
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[
adj] - used of persons or actions
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Staying in the same area throughout the year
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Confined with a particular area
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adjective requiring sitting or little activity; `forced by illness to lead a sedentary life`
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Used to describe birds that are resident in the same place year-round.
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doing or requiring much sitting
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[SAT terms] requiring sitting or little activity
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