supineness

Meanings

• Noun

  The state of being helpless, passive, or inactive.

  - "The supineness of the audience during the long speech was deafening."
  - "The patient's supineness after the surgery made recovery more difficult."

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Variants

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supine , supinely , supineness , supinenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'supinus', meaning 'reclining, lying down'.

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Trivia

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1. Supineness is a rare word in everyday language and is more commonly found in literary or formal contexts.

2. The opposite of supineness is 'alertness' or 'vigilance'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Passivity: The quality of being passive, inactive, or unresponsive. Supineness is a more extreme form of passivity, implying complete helplessness or inability to act.

2. Apathy: A lack of interest or concern. While supineness implies an inability to act, apathy implies a lack of motivation or desire to act.

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Culture

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Supineness is often associated with weakness or helplessness. In literature, it is a common theme in descriptions of characters who are passive or unable to act in the face of adversity.

How to Memorize "supineness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person lying down or reclining, unable to move or act.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of helplessness or inability to act.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Snoozing, Napping, Unable To Act' to remember the definition of supineness.

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