Meaning of sitting in English

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Classifying Adjective
sitting
Definitions
1. not moving and therefore easy to attack
Examples
- « a sitting target »
Synonyms
- nonmoving
- unmoving
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 »
Derived terms
2. the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position
Examples
- « he read the mystery at one sitting »
Derived terms
- sit
- sit down
3. a meeting of spiritualists
Examples
- « the seance was held in the medium's parlor »
4. a session as of a legislature or court
Derived terms
- sit
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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