sitting

UK: ˈsɪtɪŋ | US: ˈsɪtɪŋ

Definition

  1. n. the act of resting on the lower body with the weight supported by the buttocks

  2. n. a period of time spent seated

  3. adj. in a seated position

  4. v. (present participle of "sit") to rest on the lower body with the weight supported by the buttocks

Structure
sit <to rest on the lower body>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "sitting" originates from the Old English "sittan," meaning "to occupy a seat." The root "sit" has remained consistent in meaning, referring to the act of resting on the lower body. The suffix "-ing" is a productive English morpheme used to form present participles or gerunds, indicating an ongoing action or state. Over time, "sitting" evolved to describe both the action and the state of being seated, reflecting its dual role as a verb form and a noun.

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