supine in Catalan
supine in Catalan is supí — supine means lying flat on the back with the face turned upward.
supine in Catalan
supí
(grammar, also, attributively) (obsolete terminology) The 'to'-prefixed infinitive in English or other Germanic languages, so named because the infinitive was regarded as a verbal noun and the 'to'-prefixed form of it was seen as the dative form of the verbal noun; the full infinitive.
What does "supine" mean?
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adjective Lying flat on the back with the face turned upward.
"The patient was supine on the table with both arms at his sides."
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adjective Failing to act or resist when action is called for; passively accepting whatever happens.
"Critics accused the committee of being supine in the face of obvious corruption."
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noun In Latin grammar, a verbal noun formed from the past participle stem, used in a small number of fixed constructions.
"The dictionary lists the Latin verb's four principal parts, including the supine."
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supine in a sentence
- The patient was supine on the table with both arms at his sides.
- Begin the exercise in a supine position with your knees bent.
- Critics accused the committee of being supine in the face of obvious corruption.
- A supine press asks no difficult questions.
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What is "supine" in Catalan?
"supine" in Catalan is supí. supine means: Lying flat on the back with the face turned upward.
How do you use "supine" in a sentence?
Example: "The patient was supine on the table with both arms at his sides." In Catalan, "supine" is supí.
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