The Opposite(Antonym) of “peripatetic”
The antonyms of peripatetic are sedentary and stationary. The antonyms sedentary and stationary convey a lack of movement or mobility. They imply a state of being still or fixed in one place.
Explore all Antonyms of “peripatetic”
Definitions and Examples of sedentary, stationary
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Characterized by a lack of physical activity; spending much time seated or inactive.
Example
His job required him to sit at a desk for long hours, leading to a sedentary lifestyle.
Not moving or changing position; fixed in one place.
Example
The car was stationary at the traffic light, waiting for the signal to turn green.
Key Differences: sedentary vs stationary
- 1Sedentary refers to a lack of physical activity, while peripatetic implies constant movement.
- 2Stationary refers to being fixed in one place, while peripatetic implies traveling from place to place.
Effective Usage of sedentary, stationary
- 1Health and Fitness: Use sedentary to describe a lifestyle that involves little physical activity.
- 2Travel and Adventure: Use peripatetic to describe someone who travels frequently or enjoys exploring new places.
- 3Engineering and Physics: Use stationary to describe an object that is not moving or changing position.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Sedentary conveys a lack of physical activity, stationary refers to being fixed in one place, while peripatetic implies constant movement and traveling from place to place. Use these words to describe lifestyles, travel, and engineering objects.
