Prostration

Pronunciation: /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/

Definitions of prostration

noun extreme physical weakness or exhaustion

Example Sentences

A1 After a long day of hiking, she collapsed in prostration on the ground.

A2 The yoga instructor demonstrated the proper technique for prostration during the class.

B1 In some cultures, prostration is a common form of showing respect or submission.

B2 The monk performed a deep prostration as a sign of devotion and humility.

C1 The athlete's prostration after winning the championship was a moment of pure emotion.

C2 The CEO's prostration before the board of directors was seen as a desperate attempt to save the company.

Examples of prostration in a Sentence

formal During the religious ceremony, the worshippers performed a deep prostration as a sign of reverence.

informal I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him drop to the ground in prostration during the concert.

slang She was so tired after the workout that she collapsed in a prostration on the gym floor.

figurative The defeat in the final match left the team in a state of prostration, unable to comprehend what had happened.

Grammatical Forms of prostration

• past tense: prostrated
• plural: prostrations
• comparative: more prostrate
• superlative: most prostrate
• present tense: prostrates
• future tense: will prostrate
• perfect tense: has prostrated
• continuous tense: is prostrating
• singular: prostration
• positive degree: prostration
• infinitive: to prostrate
• gerund: prostrating
• participle: prostrating

Origin and Evolution of prostration

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prostration' originated from the Latin word 'prostratio', which comes from the verb 'prosternere' meaning 'to throw down'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to signify a physical act of bowing down or lying flat in humility or worship, the meaning of 'prostration' has evolved to also include a state of extreme physical weakness or exhaustion.