resupinate

adj, verb — 4 senses

adj

US /ɹəˈsupɪnɪt/

Etymology From Latin resupino, where the re- prefix occurs in its "back or backward" sense, not its "again" sense.

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Having the appearance of being upside down.

Medicine, Sciences Lying on the back.

verb

US /ɹəˈsupɪnˌeɪt/

Etymology From Latin resupino, where the re- prefix occurs in its "back or backward" sense, not its "again" sense.

To supinate.

To lie back into a supine position.

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