Supine: meaning, definitions and examples

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supine

 

[ suหˆpaษชn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

body position

The term 'supine' refers to a position where an individual is lying on their back, facing upward. This position is commonly used in various healthcare and therapeutic settings. It allows for ease of examination and treatment of the front side of the body. In addition, the supine position can be comfortable for resting or sleeping.

Synonyms

backward, horizontal, prone, recumbent

Examples of usage

  • The patient was instructed to lie supine for the examination.
  • Yoga poses often include stretches in the supine position.
  • During the procedure, it is crucial that the subject remains supine.

Translations

Translations of the word "supine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น supino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค  เค•เฅ‡ เคฌเคฒ เคฒเฅ‡เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช supin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ supin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ supin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไปฐๅ‘ใ‘ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท supin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ supino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท supin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„์šด ์ž์„ธ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชู„ู‚ู ุนู„ู‰ ุธู‡ุฑู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ supin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ supin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปฐๅง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ supin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ supรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั‚ั‹ะฟ ะถะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ supin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ supino

Etymology

The word 'supine' originates from the Latin word 'supinus,' which means 'lying on the back.' This Latin term itself is derived from 'sub,' meaning 'under,' and 'punere,' meaning 'to lay down.' The concept of the supine position has been noted since ancient times, particularly in discussions of anatomy and medicine. Over centuries, the use of 'supine' has expanded, particularly in fields that involve human physiology, yoga, and physical therapy, where understanding body positions is crucial for practice. The term has maintained its relevance in modern English, especially within technical and academic contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,111, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.