Definition

The action of turning the palm down or rotating the foot inward while walking.

Example

During the exercise, he practiced pronation to improve his wrist flexibility.

Conversation

I’ve been reading about pronation and how it affects running.

Oh really? I didn’t know that could make such a difference.

Yeah, apparently it can lead to injuries if you're not careful.

That makes sense! I should check my running form to see if I’m doing it right.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pronation is formed from "pro-" (meaning forward) and "nare" (from Latin "nare", meaning to bend or to turn). The word describes the action of turning the palm or foot forward or downward.

Memory Tip

Think of 'forward' ('pro-') and 'turning' ('nare') to remember that pronation means turning something forward.

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