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recumbent

/rɪˈkʌmbənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does recumbent mean?

adjective

Lying down or resting in a reclining position; reclining or leaning back, typically in a chair or on a couch.

Example

"The recumbent figure in the painting was a masterpiece of Renaissance art."

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