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Meaning of resupination | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

/ɹɪˌs(j)uːpɪˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

The twisting of flowers or leaves by about 180° as they open.
uncountable
The state of lying on the back; the state of being resupinate, or reversed.
uncountable

Equivalents

Français résupination

Examples

“Our Vitruvius calleth this affection in the eye a resupination of the figure.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

resupplementation Resupplied Resupplier Resupplies Resupply Resupplying