Synonyms

resupine

American

[ree-soo-pahyn, res-uh-] / ˌri suˈpaɪn, ˌrɛs ə- /

adjective

lying on the back; supine.

resupine British

/ rɪˈsjuːpaɪn /

adjective

rare lying on the back; supine

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Etymology

Origin of resupine

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

Example Sentences

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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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