Cumbent

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmbɪnt/

Cumbent (adj)

  1. Lying or resting on a surface, usually in a way that suggests stillness or lack of movement.
  2. Causing heavy pressure or difficulty, making movement or progress harder.

Cumbent (adjective)

Examples

  • The patient is cumbent on the bed.
  • She stays cumbent until the pain eases.