Supine pronunciation

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Supine pronunciation

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There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word supine , two of which are labelled obsolete. The earliest known use of the word supine is in the Middle English period — Sign in with library card. Sign in as administrator on Oxford Academic. Revisions and additions of this kind were last incorporated into supine, adj. Please include your email address if you are happy to be contacted about your feedback. OUP will not use this email address for any other purpose. Skip to main content. Dictionary Historical Thesaurus. What does the word supine mean?

Supine pronunciation

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In literal use, prone and supine indicate contrasting positions of the body: a person lying prone is facing downward while a person lying supine is face up. Both prone and supine also have meanings that have nothing to do with physical position. Supine , in keeping with the image of one lying comfortably idle, can be applied to those who are willing to be controlled by others, or who show mental or moral slackness, as in "supine obedience" or "supine inaction.

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