sedentary

/ˈsed.ən.ter.i/

adjective

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Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

  • A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of heart disease.
  • Office workers often have sedentary jobs.
  • He decided to exercise more to combat his sedentary habits.
  • Anthropologists distinguish between nomadic hunter-gatherers and sedentary agricultural societies that developed permanent settlements and complex social hierarchies.
  • Recent health studies indicate that even brief interruptions to sedentary behavior throughout the workday can significantly improve metabolic function.
  • The transition from mobile to sedentary existence allowed early human populations to accumulate surplus resources and develop specialized occupations.