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resupine

/rɪˈsuː.paɪn/

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adjective

/rɪˈsuː.paɪn/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее лежащий на спине; навзничь. Редко используется в современном английском языке.

An obsolete adjective meaning lying on one's back; supine. It is rarely used in modern English.

  1. Lying on the backC2formal

    Positioned with the face or front side facing upward; supine.

    ruЛежащий на спине

    • The patient lay resupine on the examination table.
    • He was found resupine on the sofa, staring at the ceiling.
    • In yoga, the resupine position is used for relaxation.

    Synonymssupine

    Antonymsprocumbentproneprostraterecumbent