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Decumbent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition 1: Reclining, lying down, or sprawling in a flat position.

Example Sentence 1: The decumbent cat chose the sunny spot on the couch to take a nap.

Definition 2: (Botany) Denoting a plant or stem that initially grows in an upright position but later lies flat on the ground.

Example Sentence 2: The decumbent branches of the vine spread across the garden, reaching for the surrounding trellis.

Definition 3: (Medicine) Describing a position of the body or a limb where it is lying flat on a surface.

Example Sentence 3: The doctor gently examined the patient's decumbent leg to assess his condition.

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