pronation

noun

pro·​na·​tion prō-ˈnā-shən 

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

pronate

ˈprō-ˌnāt 

verb

Examples of pronation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their unique designs offer comfort, stability, and support for those with plantar fasciitis, over pronation, and other conditions. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025

But change has come slowly to an industry and a population steeped in the pronation paradigm. —Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025

The brand notes that they’re best suited for people with neutral tread and no pronation issues. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025

No pair of feet are exactly alike, and almost everyone has some kind of issue—high arches, flat feet, pronation, plantar fasciitis, hammer toe, corns, calluses. —Claire Trageser, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

pronate, from Late Latin pronatus, past participle of pronare to bend forward, from Latin pronus

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pronation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation

Medical Definition

pronation

noun

pro·​na·​tion prō-ˈnā-shən 

: rotation of an anatomical part towards the midline: as

a

: rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards

b

: 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