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pronate

Pronunciation: /ˈprəʊneɪt/
Definition of pronate

verb

[with object] Anatomy
  • turn or hold (a hand, foot, or limb) so that the palm or sole is facing downwards or inwards: (as adjective pronated)a pronated footCompare with supinate.
  • [no object] walk or run with most of the weight on the inside edge of the feet.

Derivatives

pronation

Pronunciation: /-ˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: back-formation from pronation, based on Latin pronus 'leaning forward'

pronate in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of pronate in the US English dictionary
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