semireclined

English

Etymology

From semi- +‎ reclined.

Adjective

semireclined (not comparable)

1. Somewhat reclined.
   • 2009 April 21, Nicholas Bakalar, “Having a Baby: Activity May Decrease Length of Labor”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Women who lay down — lying flat, in a semireclined position or on their sides — were no more likely than those who sat upright or stood to have unexpected needs like a Caesarean section.