supine
adjective/ˈsuːpaɪn/, /ˈsjuːpaɪn/
/ˈsuːpaɪn/
(formal)- lying flat on your back
- a supine position
- Clare remained supine, her eyes closed.
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- (disapproving) not willing to act or disagree with somebody because you are lazy or morally weak
- the supine attitude of some of our politicians
Word Originlate Middle English: the adjective from Latin supinus ‘bent backwards’ (related to super ‘above’); the noun from late Latin supinum, neuter of supinus.
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