decumbent Antonyms
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Meaning of decumbent
decumbent (s)
lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
decumbent (a.)
Lying down; prostrate; recumbent.
Reclining on the ground, as if too weak to stand, and tending to rise at the summit or apex; as, a decumbent stem.
decumbent Sentence Examples
- The decumbent position is often recommended for patients experiencing lower back pain.
- The decumbent posture of the cat on the windowsill suggested contentment and relaxation.
- A decumbent plant is one that grows along the ground rather than upright.
- The decumbent stems of the creeping thyme spread out and rooted wherever they touched the soil.
- The decumbent branches of the willow tree created a peaceful canopy over the pond.
- The decumbent habit of the vine made it perfect for cascading over garden walls.
- Walking through the forest, we encountered a decumbent tree trunk that served as a makeshift bench.
- The decumbent position of the hiker indicated fatigue after a long trek.
- In botany, a decumbent growth habit is characterized by stems that trail along the ground before turning upward.
- The decumbent leaves of the fern sprawled across the forest floor, creating a lush carpet.
FAQs About the word decumbent
lying down; in a position of comfort or restLying down; prostrate; recumbent., Reclining on the ground, as if too weak to stand, and tending to rise at the summ
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The decumbent position is often recommended for patients experiencing lower back pain.
The decumbent posture of the cat on the windowsill suggested contentment and relaxation.
A decumbent plant is one that grows along the ground rather than upright.
The decumbent stems of the creeping thyme spread out and rooted wherever they touched the soil.
