resupine

[ ree-soo-pahyn, res-uh- ]

adjective

1. lying on the back; supine.

resupine

/ rɪˈsjuːpaɪn /

adjective

1. rare.
   lying on the back; supine

Word History and Origins

Origin of resupine¹

First recorded in 1620–30, resupine is from the Latin word resupīnus bent back, lying back. See re-, supine

Word History and Origins

Origin of resupine¹

C17: from Latin resupīnus lying on the back

Example Sentences

Sansculottism, once more flung resupine, lies sprawling; sprawling its last.

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