Prostration
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.
"The ordination ceremony includes a variety of rituals, rich in meaning and history, e.g., the prostration, laying on of hands, anointing of hands, giving of the chalice and paten, and sign of peace. — Diocese of Rochester, NY"
- 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.
No exact anagrams found for "prostration". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "prostration" and rearranging:
SYNONYMS
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Prostration"
Prostration is a 11-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Prostration" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "prostration" is a medium-scoring word.