Difference between Recumbent and Decumbent

What is the difference between Recumbent and Decumbent?

Recumbent as an adjective is lying down. while Decumbent as an adjective is of a plant, which lies on the ground with tips turned upwards.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A bicycle or tricycle that places the rider in a reclined posture.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lying down. Inactive; idle.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of a plant, which lies on the ground with tips turned upwards.

We hope you now know whether to use Recumbent or Decumbent in your sentence.