Supinate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsuː.pəˌneɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Supinate is a verb meaning (transitive, anatomy) To twist the foot so the weight is on the outer edge.
Meaning
(transitive, anatomy) To twist the foot so the weight is on the outer edge.
More Meanings
- To lie back into a supine position.
- (transitive, anatomy) To twist the forearm so as to turn the palm of the hand backwards if the forearm is pointing up, upwards if the forearm is horizontal, or forwards if the arm is pointing down; to twist the forearm by contracting the biceps brachii; to twist the right forearm clockwise or the left forearm counterclockwise.
Word Forms
- supinates
- supinating
- supinated
Synonyms for supinate
Depending on context, synonyms include resupinate, recline.
Antonyms for supinate
Common opposites include pronate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include twist, invert, turn, retrotort, flip, uptwist.
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