pronate

[ proh-neyt ]

verb (used with object)

, pro·nat·ed, pro·nat·ing.

1. to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
2. (in vertebrates) to rotate (any limb or joint) in a similar manner.

verb (used without object)

, pro·nat·ed, pro·nat·ing.

1. to become pronated.

pronate

/ prəʊˈneɪt /

verb

1. tr to turn (a limb, hand, or foot) so that the palm or sole is directed downwards

Derived Forms

• proˈnation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pronate¹

1830–40; < Late Latin prōnātus, past participle of prōnāre to bend forward, derivative of Latin prōnus; prone ¹, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of pronate¹

C19: from Late Latin prōnāre to bend forwards, bow