- The act of prostrating oneself.
- The state of being prostrate.
- Total exhaustion or weakness; collapse.
Dictionary:
pros·tra·tion (prŏ-strā'shən) ![]() |
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| Medical Dictionary: pros·tra·tion |
Total exhaustion or weakness; collapse.
| Veterinary Dictionary: prostration |
Extreme exhaustion, or lack of energy or power.
| WordNet: prostration |
The noun has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
a condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes
Synonyms: heat exhaustion, heat prostration
Meaning #2:
abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body
Meaning #3:
the act of assuming a prostrate position
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