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Meaning of sitting in English

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    sitting

    Definitions

    1. not moving and therefore easy to attack

    Examples

    • « a sitting target »

    Synonyms

    • nonmoving
    • unmoving
  2. Noun

    sitting

    Definitions

    1. (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

    Examples

    • « he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting »
  3. 2. the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position

    Examples

    • « he read the mystery at one sitting »
  4. 3. a meeting of spiritualists

    Examples

    • « the seance was held in the medium's parlor »
  5. 4. a session as of a legislature or court
  6. Qualitative Adjective

    sitting

    Definitions

    1. (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

    Examples

    • « the seated Madonna »
    • « the audience remained seated »

    Antonyms

    • standing

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