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supine

UK
/ˈsuːpaɪn/
US
/ˈsuːpaɪn/

Translations

supinenoun
supines
pl
UK
/ˈsuːpaɪn/
US
/ˈsuˌpaɪn/
The supine position is often used in medical examinations.
Супин часто используется при медицинских осмотрах.
The doctor explained the importance of supination in the movement of the forearm.
Доктор объяснил важность супинации в движении предплечья.
Synonyms
lying on one's back
supine position
dorsal decubitus
dorsal position
back-lying position
recumbency
recumbence
dorsal recumbency
supineadjective
more supine
Comp.
most supine
Super.
UK
/ˈsuːpaɪn/
US
/ˈsuːpaɪn/
His supine attitude towards the problem was frustrating.
Его пассивное отношение к проблеме было раздражающим.
The government remained supine in the face of the crisis.
Правительство оставалось беспомощным перед лицом кризиса.
Additional translations
апатичный
лежащий навзничь
Synonyms
reclining
prone
lying down
flat
horizontal
Antonyms
vertical
upright

Definitions

supinenoun
A position of lying on one's back, face upward.
The patient was placed in a supine position for the examination.
(Grammar) A Latin verbal noun corresponding to an infinitive, occurring chiefly in the accusative (-um) and ablative (-u) cases to express purpose or specification.
In the phrase 'mirabile dictu', 'dictu' is a Latin supine.
supineadjective
Lying on one's back, face or front upward.
The patient was in a supine position on the examination table.
Inactive, passive, or indifferent, especially due to laziness or apathy.
The government was criticized for its supine response to the crisis.
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