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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Supine \Su*pine"\ (s[-u]*p[imac]n"), a. [L. supinus, akin to sub
under, super above. Cf. {Sub-}, {Super-}.]
1. Lying on the back, or with the face upward; -- opposed to
{prone}.
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2. Leaning backward, or inclining with exposure to the sun;
sloping; inclined.
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If the vine
On rising ground be placed, or hills supine.
--Dryden.
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3. Negligent; heedless; indolent; listless.
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He became pusillanimous and supine, and openly
exposed to any temptation. --Woodward.
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Syn: Negligent; heedless; indolent; thoughtless; inattentive;
listless; careless; drowsy.
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n.
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