Prostration Definition & Meaning
prostration
- noun
- an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men"
- abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body
- the act of assuming a prostrate position
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- What does prostration mean?
- an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men" abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body the act of assuming a prostrate position
- What part of speech is prostration?
- Prostration is a noun.
- How many definitions does prostration have?
- Prostration has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).