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prostration

/prɑˈstreɪʃən/ /prɒˈstreɪʃən/
noun
GeneralReligion
  1. 1 secde

Definition (English)

The act of bowing very low or kneeling with the forehead touching the ground.

Example Sentences

  1. Muslims perform prostration during prayer.
    Müslümanlar namaz sırasında secde yaparlar.
General
  1. 1 derin saygıyı veya boyun eğmeyi gösteren hareket

Definition (English)

A gesture of deep respect or submission.

Example Sentences

  1. The statue showed a figure in prostration.
    Heykel, secde halinde bir figür gösteriyordu.

Synonyms

bowingkneelinggenuflectionobeisancesubmission

Antonyms

standingsittingrisinguprighterect

Collocations

perform prostrationprostration during prayerfull prostrationprostration positionprostration and bowingprostration on the ground

Related Words

prayerworshipreligionfaithmosquedevotion