Definition of DECUMBENT

decumbent

Adjective Satellite

  • lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

Adj

  • Lying down; reclining on the ground.
  • Of a plant, which lies on the ground with tips turned upwards.

Origin / Etymology

From the present participle of Latin dēcumbō.

Synonyms

accumbent, recumbent

Scrabble Score: 16

decumbent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
decumbent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
decumbent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

decumbent is a valid Words With Friends word