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pronate

adj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈpɹəʊ.neɪt/
  • US: /ˈpɹoʊ.neɪt/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Somewhat prone; inclined.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • pronate trees
  • Hold the cello bow with the hand in a pronate position over the frog.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To turn or rotate one’s hand and forearm so that the palm faces down if the forearm is horizontal, back if the arm is pointing down, or forward if the forearm is pointing up; to twist the right forearm counterclockwise or the left forearm clockwise.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To twist the foot so that if walking the weight would be borne on the inner edge of the foot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To become pronated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

turn the forearm or the hand so that the palm is directed downwards

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: turn

History

Etymology

From Latin prōnatus, past participle of prōnare (“to bend forward”). See prone.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: pronar — transitive