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单词 sessile
释义 ses·sile
\ˈsesəl, -eˌsīl, -e(ˌ)sil\ adjective
Etymology: Latin sessilis of or fit for sitting, low, dwarf (of plants), from sessus (past participle of sedēre to sit) + -ilis -ile — more at sit
1.
 a. : attached directly by the base : not raised upon a peduncle
  < sessile bubble >
  < sessile-eyed >
 specifically : resting on a main stem or branch without an intervening stalk
  < sessile-fruited >
  < sessile-leaved >
 b. : attached by a broad base
  < sessile polyp >
2. : permanently attached : not free to move about : sedentary
 < sessile marine animals and plants — R.E.Coker >
 < sessile employment >
 < sessile population units >
 < sessile and vulnerable wealth — C.D.Forde >
— compare vagile
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