recumbent

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Lying down, especially in a relaxed position.

   He spent the whole afternoon in a recumbent position on the sofa.

2. 2
   noun

   A bicycle that lets the rider sit in a leaning-back position.

   She rode a recumbent because it was easier on her back.

From Latin present participle recumbēns, from recumbō (“to recline”).

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