sedentary

/ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/adj
High School
1

Not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

2

Living in a fixed geographical location; the opposite of nomadic.

3

Not moving much; sitting around.

4

inactive; motionless; sluggish; tranquil

5

Caused by long sitting.

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