pronation
noun
pro·na·tion
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Definition of pronation
1
: rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards
2
: rotation of the medial bones in the midtarsal region of the foot inward and downward so that in walking the foot tends to come down on its inner margin
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Other Words from pronation
pronate
\ ˈprō-ˌnāt
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verb
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verb
Examples of pronation in a Sentence
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To help with pronation, the shoe structure emphasizes stability with a vertical groove along the sole that enhances natural gait and adds additional support to the midfoot area. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "Reese Witherspoon Owns So Many Pairs of These Sneakers That She's Constantly Wearing Them," 23 July 2019 Risks for Achilles tendinopathy include weak calf muscles, increased or decreased dorsiflexion — backward bending — of the foot, and excessive pronation, the inward or outward roll of the foot. — Mari A. Schaefer, Philly.com, "For Achilles injuries, 'everyone is vulnerable'," 8 Sep. 2017 Asics has a good overview of what to look for to determine your pronation type. — Don Melanson, Popular Mechanics, "How to Find the Best Running Shoe For You," 20 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pronation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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pronation
noun
pro·na·tion
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Medical Definition of pronation
: rotation of an anatomical part towards the midline: as
a
: rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards
b
: rotation of the medial bones in the midtarsal region of the foot inward and downward so that in walking the foot tends to come down on its inner margin