supinate
pronunciation
How to pronounce supinate in British English:
UK ['su:pɪneɪt]
How to pronounce supinate in American English:
US ['supəneɪt]
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- Verb:
- turn (the hand or forearm) so that the back is downward or backward, or turn out (the leg)
Word Origin
- supinate (v.)
- 1831, "to place the hand so that the palm is turned upward," from Latin supinatus, past participle of supinare "to bend back," related to supinus (see supine). Related: Supinated; supinating; supinator.
Example
- 1. First , the ability to supinate your hand adds to the effectiveness .
- 2. If you over-pronate or supinate more than a pair of shoes are designed to correct , there is a good chance you will be recommended to buy insoles as well to further help with the problem .