Definition of Supine
Supine
su·pine


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(adjective)
Lying on one's back, or morally lax and weak.

e.g. The patient was placed in a supine position on the operating table.

(adjective)
showing a morally or mentally weak, lazy, or indifferent manner by remaining passive instead of choosing to act;

e.g. Her supine attitude worsened the impact of the disaster.



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