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resupine

[ree-soo-pahyn, res-uh-]

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adjective

lying on the back; supine.

resupine

/ ��ɪˈ��ː�貹ɪ�� /

adjective

rare��lying on the back; supine

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Word History and Origins

Origin of resupine¹

First recorded in 1620–30, resupine is from the Latin word ��ܱ�ī�Գܲ� bent back, lying back. See re-, supine

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Word History and Origins

Origin of resupine¹

C17: from Latin ��ܱ�ī�Գܲ� lying on the back

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As he lay on the bed half resupine, propped up with pillows, and also slept in that posture, his lower jaw dropped by its own weight, when the voluntary power of the muscles was suspended.

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resupination resupply

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