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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pro•nate (prō′nāt),USA pronunciation v., -nat•ed, -nat•ing. v.t. - Physiology, Anatomyto turn into a prone position;
to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back;
to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing. - Physiology, Anatomy(in vertebrates) to rotate (any limb or joint) in a similar manner.
v.i. - Anatomyto become pronated.
- Late Latin prōnātus, past participle of prōnāre to bend forward, derivative of Latin prōnus; see prone1, -ate1
- 1830–40
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: pronate /prəʊˈneɪt/ vb - (transitive) to turn (a limb, hand, or foot) so that the palm or sole is directed downwards
Etymology: 19th Century: from Late Latin prōnāre to bend forwards, bowproˈnation n |