SEDENTARY

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Requiring sitting or little activity

Example:

forced by illness to lead a sedentary life

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

inactive (not active physically or mentally)

Credits

Context examples:

While it is well known that changes in our environment, such as easy access to high calorie foods and sedentary lifestyles, have driven the rise in obesity in recent years, there is considerable individual variation in weight within a population that shares the same environment.

(Slim people have a genetic advantage when it comes to maintaining their weight, University of Cambridge)

Susan was growing very fond of her, and though without any of the early delight in books which had been so strong in Fanny, with a disposition much less inclined to sedentary pursuits, or to information for information's sake, she had so strong a desire of not appearing ignorant, as, with a good clear understanding, made her a most attentive, profitable, thankful pupil.

(Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen)

He is a man who leads a sedentary life, goes out little, is out of training entirely, is middle-aged, has grizzled hair which he has had cut within the last few days, and which he anoints with lime-cream.

(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

From the instant that we passed the rise, we could no longer see the vehicle, but we hastened onward at such a pace that my sedentary life began to tell upon me, and I was compelled to fall behind.

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Reducing sedentary behavior may be a possible target for interventions designed to improve brain health in people at risk for Alzheimer's disease, researchers said.

(Sitting Is Bad for Your Brain, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

This study was performed on a sample of sedentary young adults, whose BAT was measured (the largest cohort of its kind to date).

(Increasing the level of physical activity is found not to improve the functioning of brown adipose tissue, University of Granada)

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) recommends spending more time standing to increase energy expenditure and combat the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

(Spending more time standing helps increase energy expenditure and combats the effects of a sedentary lifestyle, University of Granada)

Given the proven influence of lifestyle on the intrauterine environment, reducing the time spent by the mother on sedentary behaviours and increasing her physical activity levels may constitute alternative–complementary tools for controlling and regulating these immunometabolic responses and therefore promoting healthier pregnancies.

(A new study highlights the importance of undertaking physical activity of moderate–vigorous intensity during the early weeks of pregnancy, University of Granada)

The researchers found that sedentary behavior is a significant predictor of thinning of the MTL and that physical activity, even at high levels, is insufficient to offset the harmful effects of sitting for extended periods.