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- [proh-neyt]
- /ˈproʊ neɪt/
- /prˈɒneɪt/
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- [proh-neyt]
- /ˈproʊ neɪt/
Definitions of pronate word
- verb with object pronate to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing. 1
- verb with object pronate (in vertebrates) to rotate (any limb or joint) in a similar manner. 1
- verb without object pronate to become pronated. 1
- verb pronate to turn (a limb, hand, or foot) so that the palm or sole is directed downwards 0
- verb transitive pronate to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm faces down or back 0
- verb transitive pronate to rotate (the foot) outward and tip it so that the inner side of the sole contacts the ground in walking or running 0
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Origin of pronate
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Late Latin prōnātus, past participle of prōnāre to bend forward, derivative of Latin prōnus; see prone1, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Pronate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pronate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pronate usage trend in Literature
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