sedentary

As a noun taxonomy

is the science or the technique used to make a classification.

As an adjective sedentary is

not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

As adjectives the difference between transient and sedentary

is that transient is passing or disappearing with time; transitory while sedentary is not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

As a noun transient

is something which is transient.

As adjectives the difference between torpid and sedentary

is that torpid is unmoving, dormant or hibernating while sedentary is not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

As an adjective sedentary

is not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

As a noun receptionist is

an employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting.

As adjectives the difference between sedative and sedentary

is that sedative is calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing while sedentary is not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

As a noun sedative

is an agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

As an adjective sedentary

is not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

As an adverb sedentarily is

in a sedentary way.

As an adjective sedentary

is not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

As a noun sedentariness is

the property of being sedentary.