non-sedentary

non--sed·en·tar·y

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Definitions of non-sedentary word

adjective non-sedentary accustomed to sit or rest a great deal or to take little exercise. 1
adjective non-sedentary Chiefly Zoology. abiding in one place; not migratory. pertaining to animals that move about little or are permanently attached to something, as a barnacle. 1
adjective non-sedentary characterized by or requiring a sitting posture: a sedentary occupation. 0

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin sedentārius sitting, equivalent to sedent- (stem of sedēns, present participle of sedēre to sit1; see -ent) + -ārius -ary

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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