Definitions for pronate

pronate pro·nate

Spelling: [proh-neyt]
IPA: /ˈproʊ neɪt/

Pronate is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 304 anagrams from letters in pronate (aenoprt).

Definitions for pronate

verb (used with object)

  1. to turn into a prone position; to rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the surface of the palm is downward or toward the back; to turn (the sole of the foot) outward so that the inner edge of the foot bears the weight when standing.
  2. (in vertebrates) to rotate (any limb or joint) in a similar manner.

verb (used without object)

  1. to become pronated.

Origin of pronate

1830-40; Late Latin prōnātus, past participle of prōnāre to bend forward, derivative of Latin prōnus; see prone1,

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