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- [dih-kuhm-buh nt]
- /dɪˈkʌm bənt/
- /dɪˈk.ʌm.bənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-kuhm-buh nt]
- /dɪˈkʌm bənt/
Definitions of decumbent word
- adjective decumbent lying down or lying flat 3
- adjective decumbent (of certain stems) lying flat with the tip growing upwards 3
- adjective decumbent lying down 3
- adjective decumbent trailing on the ground and rising at the tip, as some stems 3
- adjective decumbent lying down; recumbent. 1
- adjective decumbent Botany. (of stems, branches, etc.) lying or trailing on the ground with the extremity tending to ascend. 1
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Origin of decumbent
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin dēcumbent- (stem of dēcumbēns), present participle of dēcumbere. See decubitus, -ent
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Parts of speech for Decumbent
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decumbent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
decumbent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decumbent
adj decumbent
- flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- horizontal — at right angles to the vertical; parallel to level ground.
- prone — having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable: to be prone to anger.
- prostrate — to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration.
- recumbent — lying down; reclining; leaning.
adjective decumbent
- lying down — to be in a horizontal, recumbent, or prostrate position, as on a bed or the ground; recline. Antonyms: stand.
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