prostration

Meaning

Noun

• The act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying flat), as a sign of humility.
• A part of the ordination of Catholic and Orthodox priests.
• Being laid face down (prone).
• The condition of being prostrated, as from heat; complete loss of strength.
• A reverential bow performed in Middle Eastern cultures.

Related

Similar words

• sujud

Origin

• From Latin prostratus.