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

As he lay on the bed half resupine, propped up with pillows, and also slept in that posture, his lower jaw dropped by its own weight, when the voluntary power of the muscles was suspended.

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