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decumbent

/dɪˈkʌm.bənt/

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adjective

/dɪˈkʌm.bənt/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает растение или стебель, который лежит на земле, но имеет кончик, загибающийся вверх.

Describes a plant or stem that lies flat on the ground but has a tip that curves upward.

  1. Lying down or recliningC2formal

    In a resting or reclining position, typically lying flat or leaning back.

    ruЛежачий

    • The weary traveler was found decumbent on the grassy bank.
    • She remained decumbent on the sofa, reading her book.
    • The patient was advised to stay decumbent to relieve back pain.

    Synonymsflathorizontallyingproneprostraterecliningrecumbentsupine

    Antonymserectraisedstandinguprightvertical

Forms
  • more decumbent comparative form
  • most decumbent superlative form