Supine

/ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ noun adjective

(grammar) In Latin and other languages: a type of verbal noun used in the ablative and accusative cases, which shares the same stem as the passive participle.

What it means

  1. (noun) (grammar) In Latin and other languages: a type of verbal noun used in the ablative and accusative cases, which shares the same stem as the passive participle.
  2. (noun) (grammar) In Swedish: a verb form that combines with an inflection of ha to form the present perfect and pluperfect tenses.
  3. (adjective) Lying on its back.
  4. (adjective) Reluctant to take action due to indifference or moral weakness; apathetic or passive towards something.
  5. (adjective) Inclining or leaning backward; inclined, sloping.

Letter analysis

  • Supine contains 6 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 8.

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Common questions

What does Supine mean?

(grammar) In Latin and other languages: a type of verbal noun used in the ablative and accusative cases, which shares the same stem as the passive participle.

How many letters are in Supine?

Supine has 6 letters.

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