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supine
[ adjective soo-pahyn; noun soo-pahyn ]
adjective
- lying on the back, face or front upward.
- inactive, passive, or inert, especially from indolence or indifference.
- (of the hand) having the palm upward.
noun
- (in Latin) a noun form derived from verbs, appearing only in the accusative and the dative-ablative, as 徱ū in mirābile 徱ū, “wonderful to say.”
- (in English) the simple infinitive of a verb preceded by to.
- an analogous form in some other language.
supine
adjective
- lying or resting on the back with the face, palm, etc, upwards
- displaying no interest or animation; lethargic
noun
- grammar a noun form derived from a verb in Latin, often used to express purpose with verbs of motion sup
Derived Forms
- ˈ辱Ա, adverb
- ˈ辱ԱԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·辱Աl adverb
- ·辱Աn noun
- ܲȴ·辱Ա adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of supine1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of supine1
Example Sentences
Our supine Republican Congress, in fear of alienating Musk and Trump, has abdicated its role in this critical balance, handing over control of the purse strings to Trump and Musk.
Whether it's cosy fare to view by the fire or in a supine position – or a gentle comedy that you can share with family, we've got you.
The Tesla board, which had changed somewhat since 2018 but was still supine toward Musk, also asked shareholders in effect to overturn McCormick’s ruling by voting on the pay package again.
But that only underscores the supine irresponsibility with which Democrats have bought into the right wing’s attack on the organization and its crucial work.
The supine political leaders of Nevada should be ashamed at sticking their constituents with a billionaire’s invoice.
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