Supine Meaning in English
word
ˈsupaɪn/, /səˈpaɪn
SOO-pine
sˈuːpaɪn
SOO-pine
Definition
Lying flat on your back, facing upwards. It can also mean being passive or not acting against something.
Usage & Nuances
'Supine' is formal and common in medical or anatomical contexts. Also figuratively describes someone lacking energy or will to act. Not used in everyday conversation; often replaced by 'lying on your back' in casual speech.
Spanish: decúbito supino - boca arribaPortuguese (BR): decúbito dorsal - deitado de costasPortuguese (PT): decúbito dorsal - deitado de costasChinese (Simplified): 仰卧的 - 仰躺的Chinese (Traditional): 仰臥的 - 仰躺的Hindi: पीठ के बल लेटा हुआArabic: مستلقيًا على الظهرBengali: উপুড় - নিষ্ক্রিয়Russian: лежа на спине - пассивныйJapanese: 仰向け - 受け身Vietnamese: nằm ngửa - thụ độngKorean: 누운 - 수동적인Turkish: sırtüstü - pasifUrdu: چت لیٹا ہوا - غیر فعالIndonesian: terlentang - pasif
Example Sentences
He lay supine on the bed, looking at the ceiling.
basic
The doctor asked her to lie in a supine position for the exam.
basic
Infants often sleep in a supine position.
basic
He remained supine, refusing to take any action against injustice.
natural
After the workout, she lay supine in the grass, relaxing.
natural
People became supine in the face of constant bad news, doing nothing to change things.
natural