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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semisupine

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
semisupine
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Positioned so that the upper body is tilted (at 45° or variations) and not horizontal.

adj

Positioned lying on one's back with the knees bent upward while the soles of the feet and the upper body remain in contact with a horizontal surface.

Etymology

From semi- + supine.

Word Breakdown

Questions

What does semisupine mean?
Positioned so that the upper body is tilted (at 45° or variations) and not horizontal.
Where does semisupine come from?
From semi- + supine.

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