supinate

[ soo-puh-neyt ]

verb (used with object),su·pi·nat·ed, su·pi·nat·ing.

to turn to a supine position; rotate (the hand or foot) so that the palm or sole is upward.

verb (used without object),su·pi·nat·ed, su·pi·nat·ing.

to become supinated.

Origin of supinate

First recorded in 1825–35, supinate is from the Latin word supīnātus (past participle of supīnāre to lay face up). See supine, -ate¹

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British Dictionary definitions for supinate

supinate

/ (ˈsuːpɪˌneɪt, ˈsjuː-) /

verb

to turn (the hand and forearm) so that the palm faces up or forwards

Origin of supinate

C19: from Latin supīnāre to lay on the back, from supīnus supine

Derived forms of supinate

supination, noun

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