Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913 Recumbent Re·cum′bent (-bet), a. [L. recumbens, -entis, p. pr. of recumbere. See Recumb, Incumbent.] Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals. Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle. — Re·cum′bent·ly, adv. ‹ Recumbency Recuperable ›