prostration

noun
UK: /prɒˈstreɪʃən/
US: /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/

  1. The act of lying stretched out on the ground.

    1. He fell into prostration on the floor.
    2. The pilgrims performed prostration as a sign of reverence during the ceremony.

  2. Extreme weakness or exhaustion.

    1. The heat caused prostration to many people.
    2. After running the marathon, he suffered from prostration and needed immediate medical attention.

  3. The state of being defeated or lacking the will to resist.

    1. The army's prostration was complete after losing the war.
    2. Her prostration after failing the exam was evident in her quiet demeanor and lack of motivation.

Synonyms

submission exhaustion weakness fatigue collapse defeat

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prostration" in English means: The act of lying stretched out on the ground., Extreme weakness or exhaustion., The state of being defeated or lacking the will to resist..

The phonetic transcription of "prostration" is /prɒˈstreɪʃən/ in British English and /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prostration": submission, exhaustion, weakness, fatigue, collapse, defeat.

Example usage of "prostration": "He fell into prostration on the floor.". More examples on the page.