PROSTRATED Meaning and
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Prostrated is a verb form of the word "prostrate," which is primarily used as an adjective in its simplest sense. When someone is prostrated, they find themselves in a state of complete physical or mental exhaustion, being utterly overcome or overwhelmed by a feeling, circumstance, or situation. This state is often accompanied by feeling powerless, weak, or unable to move or take action.
In terms of physical exhaustion, someone might become prostrated after engaging in intense physical activity or enduring prolonged illness. Mental exhaustion can be caused by severe stress, grief, or disappointment, leaving an individual feeling completely drained and unable to cope with their emotions.
A person who is prostrated may exhibit physical symptoms such as lying down flat on the ground, with their face towards the floor, unable or unwilling to rise. It can also manifest as emotional vulnerability, a sense of surrender, or an inability to make decisions and take action.
In a metaphorical sense, prostrated can describe a state of total submission or defeat, where an individual or group is figuratively brought to their knees, powerless or subjugated by someone or something. This can be seen, for example, in situations of oppression, where individuals are stripped of their agency and reduced to a state of complete submission and helplessness.
Common Misspellings for PROSTRATED
Etymology of PROSTRATED
The word "prostrated" has its roots in the Latin word "prosternere", which is derived from the combination of the prefix "pro-" meaning "forward" or "down" and the verb "sternere" meaning "to spread out" or "to lay flat". This Latin word directly evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root *stren- meaning "to make rigid" or "to stretch", which also gave rise to words like "stretch" and "strive". Through Old French and Middle English, the term eventually evolved into "prostrated" in modern English, referring to a state of lying flat in a humble or submissive manner.
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