supine

Meanings

• adjective

  Lying down or reclining, especially at rest.

  - "The patient was asked to remain supine during the surgery."
  - "After a long day, I like to relax in a supine position."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

nonsupine , prone , prostrate

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Synonyms

inclined , sloping , lazy , lethargic , listless , passive , peaceful , reclined

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with supine
rutines , mutes , cutes

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Variants

List of all variants of supine that leads to same result
supine , supinely , supineness , supinenesses , supines

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'supinus' meaning 'lying under' or 'placed beneath'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'supine' is also used in astronomy to describe the position of a celestial body that is lying flat on the celestial sphere.

2. In medicine, a supine patient is one who is lying flat on their back.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prone position: The opposite position of supine, where a person lies facing down.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'supine' has been used metaphorically to describe a person who is overly compliant or submissive. In art, the concept of a supine figure can be seen in various poses and representations.

How to Memorize "supine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person lying down or reclining in a chair or bed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'supine' with the idea of resting or relaxation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Supine means lying down, under the sun'.

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