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 prostration prostration /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/

noun

  1. The act of assuming a prostrate position  ( prostration )
    the act of assuming a prostrate position
     The worshippers showed their devotion through prostration during the religious ceremony.
    The worshippers showed their devotion through prostration during the religious ceremony.
  2. Abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body  ( prostration )
    abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body
  3. An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion  ( prostration , collapse )
    an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
     The commander's prostration demoralized his men
    the commander's prostration demoralized his men