pronate


pro·na·tion

noun \prō-ˈnā-shən\

Definition of PRONATION

1
: rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards
2
: rotation of the medial bones in the midtarsal region of the foot inward and downward so that in walking the foot tends to come down on its inner margin
pro·nate\ˈprō-ˌnāt\ verb

Origin of PRONATION

pronate, from Late Latin pronatus, past participle of pronare to bend forward, from Latin pronus
First Known Use: 1666

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