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pronate

/ˈpɹoʊ.neɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.19 in modern English

Syllables
pronate
IPA
/ˈpɹoʊ.neɪt/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To turn or rotate one’s hand and forearm so that the palm faces down if the forearm is horizontal, back if the arm is pointing down, or forward if the forearm is pointing up; to twist the right forearm counterclockwise or the left forearm clockwise.

Transitive verb

verb

To twist the foot so that if walking the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot.

Transitive verb

verb

To become pronated.

Intransitive verb

adj

Somewhat prone; inclined.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin prōnatus, past participle of prōnare (“to bend forward”). See prone.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɹoʊ.neɪt/
  • British English: /ˈpɹəʊ.neɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

pronates (present, singular) pronating (participle, present) pronated (participle, past) pronated (past) more pronate (comparative) most pronate (superlative)

Derived Forms

hyperpronate overpronate pronated pronation

Phrases

over-pronate

Frequently Paired Words

prone prostrate supinate

Antonyms

supinate

Questions

How do you pronounce pronate?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹoʊ.neɪt/.
What does pronate mean?
To turn or rotate one’s hand and forearm so that the palm faces down if the forearm is horizontal, back if the arm is pointing down, or forward if the forearm is pointing up; to twist the right forearm counterclockwise or the left forearm clockwise.
Where does pronate come from?
From Latin prōnatus, past participle of prōnare (“to bend forward”). See prone.

How to pronounce pronate

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