cumbent Definition
lying down; reclining.
Using cumbent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cumbent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cumbent figure on the couch was fast asleep.
Example
The cat lay cumbent in the sunbeam.
cumbent Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of cumbent
from Latin 'cumbent-', the present participle stem of 'cumbere', meaning 'to lie down'
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Summary: cumbent in Brief
'Cumbent' [ˈkʌmbənt] is an adjective that describes a person or thing lying down or reclining. It is often used in formal contexts, such as medical or scientific descriptions, and can be synonymous with 'recumbent.' Examples include 'The cumbent figure on the couch was fast asleep' and 'The cat lay cumbent in the sunbeam.'
