supinate

[ soo-puh-neyt ]

verb (used with object)

, su·pi·nat·ed, su·pi·nat·ing.

1. to turn to a supine position; rotate (the hand or foot) so that the palm or sole is upward.

verb (used without object)

, su·pi·nat·ed, su·pi·nat·ing.

1. to become supinated.

supinate

/ ˈsuːpɪˌneɪt; ˈsjuː- /

verb

1. to turn (the hand and forearm) so that the palm faces up or forwards

Derived Forms

• ˌsupiˈnation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of supinate¹

First recorded in 1825–35, supinate is from the Latin word supīnātus (past participle of supīnāre to lay face up). See supine, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of supinate¹

C19: from Latin supīnāre to lay on the back, from supīnus supine

Example Sentences

The patient is unable to supinate the forearm or to abduct the arm, and in most cases to flex the forearm.

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