Definition of Recumbent

1. Adjective. Lying down; in a position of comfort or rest.

Exact synonyms: Accumbent, Decumbent
Similar to: Unerect
Derivative terms: Recumb

Definition of Recumbent

1. a. Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle.

Definition of Recumbent

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Recumbent

1. Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle. Recum"bently. Origin: L. Recumbens, -entis, p. Pr. Of recumbere. See Recumb, Incumbent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Recumbent

recuiles
recuiling
recule
reculed
recules
reculing
recultivate
recultivated
recultivates
recultivating
recultivation
recumb
recumbencies
recumbency
recumbent (current term)
recumbent (current term)
recuperate
recuperate
recuperated
recuperates
recuperating
recuperation
recuperation
recuperations
recuperative
recur
recur
recure
recure
recured

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