prostration Definition
pros·tra·tion (präs trā′s̸hən)
noun
- a prostrating or being prostrated
- utter physical or mental exhaustion or helplessness
Etymology: LL prostratio
prostration Synonyms
prostration
n.
prostration Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- prayer: In the prostrations of prayer 38 " in the prostrations of prayer " " cf.
- spirit: Seasons of such holy silence are seasons of exceptional grace if they are used in the prostration of the spirit in homage.
Converse of object
make: We should feel that we are actually in the presence of the living Buddha and make prostrations and offerings accordingly.
Adjective modifier
- nervous: Owing to an attack of nervous prostration, he was unable to fulfill his engagement at Nelson on Friday.
- utter: The Ultras While these displayed the utter prostration of weakness, the ultras on the other hand exhibited in full display its exaggerated action.
- general: It typically starts suddenly with fever, chills, headache, aching muscles, general prostration and a cough or other respiratory symptoms.
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