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sedentary

adjective

Requiring sitting or little activity

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
ED
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈ sɛd(ə)n.tɛ.ɹi

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Requiring sitting or little activity

    “Forced by illness to lead a sedentary life”

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Example Sentences

Forced by illness to lead a sedentary life

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