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- Dictionaryprostration/prɒˈstreɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the state of lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downwards.
- 2. extreme physical weakness or emotional exhaustion.
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Prostration is the act of assuming a prostrate position or the state of being in a prostrate position. It can also mean complete physical or mental exhaustion or the process of being made powerless.
Prostration can mean lying face down with arms out, or being very tired or weak. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see translations in other languages.
noun. the act of prostrating. the state of being prostrated. extreme mental or emotional depression or dejection: nervous prostration. extreme physical weakness or exhaustion: heat prostration. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of prostration 1. 1520–30; < Late Latin prōstrātiōn- (stem of prōstrātiō ) a lying prone.
If you throw yourself at your mom's feet and beg forgiveness for breaking curfew, that's prostration. Many religious rituals include various forms of prostration, or lying face-downward in a submissive way.
Prostration is the act of lying flat on the floor, especially in respect or reverence, or the state of being exhausted or overwhelmed. Find synonyms, antonyms, and translations of prostration in various languages.
Prostration is the act or state of lying face down or being extremely exhausted or depressed. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of prostration with examples from Collins English Dictionary.
Prostration is extreme physical weakness or the action of lying with your face downwards, especially as a way of showing respect. Learn how to pronounce, use and distinguish prostration from similar words with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
