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supine in Tagalog

tihaya

/ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/US/ˌsuˈpaɪn/

supine in Tagalog: tihaya. In English, supine means lying on its back.

Tagalog words for supine

lying on its back
tihaya

English meaning of supine

  1. adjective Lying on its back.
  2. adjective Of the hand, forearm or foot, turned facing toward the body or upward: with the thumb outward (palm up), or with the big toe raised relative to the little toe.
  3. adjective Reluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.
  4. adjective Inclining or leaning backward; inclined, sloping.

Full definition of supine

supine in a sentence

  • Such corruption is commonplace in a world of supine civil servants and underfunded ministries.

Synonyms of supine

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Questions about supine in Tagalog

What is the meaning of supine in Tagalog?
Supine in Tagalog is tihaya.
Ano ang supine sa Tagalog?
Supine: tihaya.
What does supine mean in English?
Supine means lying on its back.

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