Recumbent Meaning
/rɪˈkʌmbənt/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjLying down.
adjInactive; idle.
Sentence Examples
Recumbent bikes are comfortable.
He spent the afternoon reading in a recumbent position.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the surgery, the nurse placed the patient in a ____ position on the bed.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The patient was placed in a ____ position on the examination table for the ultrasound scan.
Word Origin & History
From Latin present participle recumbēns, from recumbō (“to recline”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the surgery, the nurse placed the patient in a ____ position on the bed.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The patient was placed in a ____ position on the examination table for the ultrasound scan.