seated
UK: ˈsiːtɪd | US: ˈsiːtɪd
adj. being in a sitting position
adj. (of a position or role) occupied by someone
adj. (of a place) having seats or accommodations
The word "seated" derives from the Old English "sǣte" (a place to sit) and the suffix "-ed," which forms past participles or adjectives. The root "seat" traces back to Proto-Germanic *sētiją, related to sitting or settling. Over time, "-ed" evolved to denote a state or condition, transforming "seat" into "seated" to describe someone or something in a sitting position or an occupied role.
She remained seated during the entire ceremony.
The committee is currently seated with five members.
The theater has seated over a thousand guests.
He felt pain in his seated posture after hours of work.
The newly seated mayor addressed the crowd confidently.