pronation

[ proh-ney-shuhn ]

/ proʊˈneɪ ʃən /

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noun

rotation of the hand or forearm so that the surface of the palm is facing downward or toward the back (opposed to supination).

a comparable motion of the foot consisting of abduction followed by eversion.

the position assumed as the result of this rotation.

any similar motion of the limbs or feet of animals.

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Origin of pronation

First recorded in 1660–70; pronate + -ion

The Kayano Lite 2 provides a stable ride by way of a wide midsole that flares out through the outsole, creating a stable platform to keep pronation in check.
The Running Shoes That Almost Made Our 2022 Winter Buyer’s Guide|agintzler|November 7, 2021|Outside Online
Assuming that changes in biomechanical variables would lead to real-world outcomes like reduced injury risk is precisely what led the running shoe industry down the pronation path.
There’s a New Way to Choose the Right Running Shoe|Alex Hutchinson|January 5, 2021|Outside Online
A 200-pound runner who overpronates or supinates will need to replace their running shoes more often than someone who is thinner and has basic pronation.
Best running shoes for men: Five things to consider|Eric Alt|December 9, 2020|Popular-Science
The level of pronation differs from person to person, so it’s important to choose a pair of running shoes that complement your form.
Best running shoes for men: Five things to consider|Eric Alt|December 9, 2020|Popular-Science

Sem′i-supernat′ural, half-divine and half-human; Sem′i-sū′pinated, placed between supination and pronation.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various
Those defending the upper left-hand quarter are “quarte” (fourth; in supination) and “quinte” (fifth; in pronation).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5|Various
Those defending the lower right-hand quarter are “octave” (eighth; in supination) and “seconde” (second; in pronation).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5|Various
The wrist has also forward and backward movements, either in pronation, in supination, or the normal state.
Delsarte System of Oratory|Various
The movements allowed at these three articulations are called pronation and supination of the radius.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5|Various