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supine adj

Supine means lying face upward. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of supine

  • lying face upward
  • passive or weak

Usage examples of supine

The patient lay supine on the examination table, facing the ceiling.

The board was supine in the face of corruption, doing nothing while executives abused power.

For this exercise, start in a supine position with your back on the floor.

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