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prostration

 

[ prษ’หˆstreษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of extreme physical weakness or exhaustion

Prostration refers to the state of extreme physical weakness or exhaustion, often resulting in the inability to move or perform normal activities. It is characterized by a complete lack of energy and strength, often accompanied by feelings of fatigue and lethargy. Prostration can be caused by a variety of factors, including illness, dehydration, or overexertion.

Synonyms

exhaustion, fatigue, weakness

Examples of usage

  • I collapsed in a state of prostration after running a marathon.
  • The intense heat left me in a state of prostration, unable to even lift a finger.
Context #2 | Noun

act of bowing down in submission or reverence

Prostration can also refer to the act of bowing down in submission or reverence. It is a physical gesture of humility, respect, or worship, often performed in religious or ceremonial contexts. Prostration is a common practice in many cultures and religions, symbolizing surrender, devotion, or acknowledgment of a higher power.

Synonyms

bowing, kneeling, submission

Examples of usage

  • The monk performed a prostration before the Buddha statue.
  • The soldiers knelt in prostration before their commanding officer.

Translations

Translations of the word "prostration" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prostraรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเฅ€เคฐ เคเฅเค•เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Niederwerfung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sujud

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ั€ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prostracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณไผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prosternation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ postraciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท secde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฌูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostrace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prostrรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทชๆ‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prostracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะถะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒšแƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™cdษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ postraciรณn

Etymology

The word 'prostration' has its origins in the Latin word 'prostratus', which means 'thrown down'. The concept of physically collapsing or bowing down in submission has been a part of human culture and religious practices for centuries. In various traditions, prostration is seen as a sign of respect, humility, or devotion. The physical act of prostration can be a powerful symbol of surrendering one's ego or will to a higher authority or divine being.

See also: prostrating.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,614, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.