sitting
|sit/ting|
B1
/ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(sit)
resting position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sitting' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sittan,' where 'sit-' meant 'to sit.'
Historical Evolution
'sittan' transformed into the Middle English word 'sitten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sit.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rest on one's buttocks,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period during which someone sits, especially for a specific purpose like a portrait or a meal.
The artist completed the portrait in three sittings.
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Verb 1
the act of resting one's weight on one's buttocks or thighs.
She was sitting on the bench, reading a book.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35