Definition

Describing a position where someone is lying flat on their back.

Example

After the yoga session, she lay resupine on the mat to relax.

Conversation

Have you ever tried doing yoga while resupine?

Not really, but it sounds relaxing!

I find it helps with my back pain when I'm resupine.

I should give it a shot; it might help me too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Resupine → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "supinus" (from Latin, meaning lying on the back). The word "resupine" describes a position of lying back again or in a supine position.

Memory Tip

Think of someone lying 'again' ('re-') on their back ('supinus') — that's why resupine means to lie back.

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