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Meaning of supine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

supine

Pronunciation:/ˈs(j)uːpaɪn//ˈsuˌpaɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) In Latin and other languages: a type of verbal noun used in the ablative and accusative cases, which shares the same stem as the passive participle.

  2. (grammar) In Swedish: a verb form that combines with an inflection of ha to form the present perfect and pluperfect tenses.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Lying on its back.

    Synonyms:reclined
    Antonyms:proneprostrate

  2. Reluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.

    Synonyms:lazylethargiclistlesspassivepeaceful

  3. Inclining or leaning backward; inclined, sloping.

    Synonyms:inclinedsloping
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/supine

Related words

resupinepassiveinactiveunresistingresistlessunerectsluggishidle