supinate

American

[soo-puh-neyt] / ˈsu pəˌneɪt /

verb (used with object)

supinated, supinating

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

verb (used without object)

supinated, supinating

to become supinated.

supinate British

/ ˈsuːpɪˌneɪt, ˈsjuː- /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

supination noun

Etymology

Origin of supinate

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

Example Sentences

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Clark has a congenital problem with his arms in which he can’t supinate his wrists, and the long putter was the perfect solution.

From Washington Times • Jan. 12, 2016

Figure 11.25 Muscles That Move the Forearm The muscles originating in the upper arm flex, extend, pronate, and supinate the forearm.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

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