noun
prostration
Prostration (noun) means the act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying face-down), as a sign of humility.
noun
1
The act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying face-down), as a sign of humility.
2
A part of the ordination of Catholic and Orthodox priests, in which the ordinand lies prostrate in a gesture of submission to the will of God.
3
The state of lying face down (prone).
4
The condition of being prostrated, as from heat; complete loss of strength.
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Etymology
From Latin prōstrātiō, from prōstrātus, past participle of prōsternō.
Rhymes for prostration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of prostration?
"prostration" (noun) means the act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying face-down), as a sign of humility.
What are the different meanings of prostration?
"prostration" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying face-down), as a sign of humility; 2. A part of the ordination of Catholic and Orthodox priests, in which the ordinand lies prostrate in a gesture of submission to the will of God; 3. The state of lying face down (prone).