Recumbent
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A bicycle or tricycle that places the rider in a reclined posture.
- 2 A large rectangular monolith lying on its side, typically flanked by two large upright stones, the flankers; found in recumbent stone circles of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and the counties of Cork and Kerry in south-west of Ireland.
Adjective
- 1 Lying down.
- 2 Inactive; idle.
Adjective
- 1 lying down; in a position of comfort or rest wordnet
Example
More examples"Recumbent bikes are comfortable."
Etymology
From Latin present participle recumbēns, from recumbō (“I recline”).