How do you pronounce sedentary?

sedentary is pronounced as /ˈsɛdntɛri/.

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sedentary

🛋️sedentary

adjective

/ˈsɛdntɛri/

sedative Sediment

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Meaning

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

Involving much sitting and little physical activity.

Example Sentences

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to obesity and heart disease.

Synonyms

inactive, stationary, desk-bound, idle, Inactive, Stationary

Entry 1

inactive, stationary, desk-bound, idle

Entry 2

Inactive, Stationary

Entry 3

inactive, stationary, desk-bound

Antonyms

active, energetic, Active, Dynamic, mobile

Entry 1

active, energetic

Entry 2

Active, Dynamic

Entry 3

active, mobile, energetic

Collocations

sedentary lifestyle, sedentary job, sedentary behavior, sedentary position

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