How Do You Spell SUPINATE?

Pronunciation: [sˈuːpɪnˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "supinate" (/ˈsuːpɪneɪt/) is spelled with the prefix "su-" meaning "above" and the root "pinate" meaning "to turn or twist." This word refers to the action of rotating the forearm and hand so that the palm faces upward or forward. The correct spelling of this word is important for medical professionals as it is often used to describe a specific body movement or condition. Learning the correct pronunciation and spelling of medical terms can facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patients.

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SUPINATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Supinate is a term used in anatomy and biomechanics to describe a specific movement or position of a body part, especially the hand or foot. It refers to the act of rotating the forearm or the foot in such a way that the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot faces upward or in an upward direction.

    In regards to the forearm, the supination movement occurs when the radius and ulna bones, which are the two long bones in the forearm, are parallel to each other. This positioning results in the rotation of the hand, allowing the palm to face upward or forward. This movement is accompanied by the inward rotation of the radius bone, causing the hand to roll outward.

    Similarly, regarding the foot, supination involves the rolling of the foot outward, away from the body's midline. It occurs during the weight-loading phase of the gait cycle, allowing for proper distribution of impact forces during walking or running. This movement helps stabilize the foot and ankle, ensuring optimum shock absorption and propulsion.

    Supination is a vital movement for proper joint alignment and functional movements, allowing for effective grasping, lifting, and throwing activities with the hand, as well as providing stability and balance during weight-bearing actions with the foot. It is important to note that excessive supination or pronation (opposite movement) can lead to biomechanical imbalances and potential injury, therefore, maintaining a neutral position is recommended for optimal function and performance.

  2. To turn the forearm and hand volar side uppermost.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. In bot., leaning or inclining with exposure to the sun.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SUPINATE

  • aupinate
  • zupinate
  • xupinate
  • dupinate
  • eupinate
  • wupinate
  • sypinate
  • shpinate
  • sjpinate
  • sipinate
  • s8pinate
  • s7pinate
  • suoinate
  • sulinate
  • su-inate
  • su0inate
  • supunate
  • supjnate
  • supknate

Etymology of SUPINATE

The word "supinate" comes from the Latin term "supinatus", which is the past participle of the verb "supinare". In Latin, "supinare" means "to lay on the back" or "to lay face up". This verb is derived from the Latin word "supinus", which translates to "lying on the back" or "face up". From Latin, the term made its way into Old French as "supin", and eventually evolved into the English word "supinate". In modern usage, "supinate" refers to the motion of rotating the forearm or foot so that the palm or sole faces upward.

Similar spelling words for SUPINATE

Conjugate verb Supinate

CONDITIONAL

I would supinate
you would supinate
he/she/it would supinate
we would supinate
they would supinate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be supinating
you would be supinating
he/she/it would be supinating
we would be supinating
they would be supinating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have supinate
you would have supinate
he/she/it would have supinate
we would have supinate
they would have supinate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been supinating
you would have been supinating
he/she/it would have been supinating
we would have been supinating
they would have been supinating

FUTURE

I will supinate
you will supinate
he/she/it will supinate
we will supinate
they will supinate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be supinating
you will be supinating
he/she/it will be supinating
we will be supinating
they will be supinating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have supinated
you will have supinated
he/she/it will have supinated
we will have supinated
they will have supinated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been supinating
you will have been supinating
he/she/it will have been supinating
we will have been supinating
they will have been supinating

IMPERATIVE

you supinate
we let´s supinate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to supinate

PAST

I supinated
you supinated
he/she/it supinated
we supinated
they supinated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was supinating
you were supinating
he/she/it was supinating
we were supinating
they were supinating

PAST PARTICIPLE

supinated

PAST PERFECT

I had supinated
you had supinated
he/she/it had supinated
we had supinated
they had supinated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been supinating
you had been supinating
he/she/it had been supinating
we had been supinating
they had been supinating

PRESENT

I supinate
you supinate
he/she/it supinates
we supinate
they supinate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am supinating
you are supinating
he/she/it is supinating
we are supinating
they are supinating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

supinating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have supinated
you have supinated
he/she/it has supinated
we have supinated
they have supinated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been supinating
you have been supinating
he/she/it has been supinating
we have been supinating
they have been supinating