Sedentary

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛdənˌtɛri/

Definitions of sedentary

adjective characterized by or requiring a sitting posture

Example Sentences

A1 She leads a sedentary lifestyle, spending most of her time sitting at a desk.

A2 The doctor advised him to be more active and less sedentary to improve his health.

B1 Many office jobs require employees to be sedentary for long periods of time.

B2 Regular exercise is important to counteract the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

C1 The sedentary nature of his job led to weight gain and health problems.

C2 Despite his sedentary job, he makes an effort to stay active outside of work.

Examples of sedentary in a Sentence

formal The doctor advised the patient to avoid a sedentary lifestyle to prevent health issues.

informal I need to stop being so sedentary and start moving around more.

slang Sitting around all day is not cool, I need to be less sedentary.

figurative Her mind was like a sedentary pond, stagnant and devoid of new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of sedentary

• past tense: sedentaryed
• plural: sedentaries
• comparative: more sedentary
• superlative: most sedentary
• present tense: is sedentary
• future tense: will be sedentary
• perfect tense: has been sedentary
• continuous tense: is being sedentary
• singular: sedentary
• positive degree: sedentary
• infinitive: to be sedentary
• gerund: being sedentary
• participle: sedentarying

Origin and Evolution of sedentary

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sedentary' originated from the Latin word 'sedentarius', which is derived from the verb 'sedere' meaning 'to sit'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who sits a lot or does not move around much, the term 'sedentary' has evolved to also refer to a lifestyle characterized by a lack of physical activity and excessive sitting, which can have negative health implications.