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单词 prosternation
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Definition of prosternation in English:

prosternation

noun ˌprɒstəˈneɪʃn
rare
  • The action of prostrating or condition of being prostrated; prostration.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Rule Minoresses. From post-classical Latin prosternation-, prosternatio prostration, throwing down, overthrow from prosternat-, past participial stem of prosternare + classical Latin -iō; compare -ation. Compare Middle French, French prosternation, Spanish prosternación.

 
 

Definition of prosternation in US English:

prosternation

nounˌprɒstəˈneɪʃn
rare
  • The action of prostrating or condition of being prostrated; prostration.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Rule Minoresses. From post-classical Latin prosternation-, prosternatio prostration, throwing down, overthrow from prosternat-, past participial stem of prosternare + classical Latin -iō; compare -ation. Compare Middle French, French prosternation, Spanish prosternación.

 
 
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