"Pronated" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Pronated refers to something that has been rotated or turned on one's side, often in a position of being flat with the palm facing downwards.
In anatomy, pronation is the movement or position of rotating the front of the foot or the arm so that it faces downwards or laterally.
In medical contexts, a pronated foot or wrist may not be a normal position and may indicate a flat foot or other condition affecting the foot.
In pronation vs. supination, a pronated limb (or foot) is the opposite of supinated; it is bent with the palmar surface facing downwards.
Pronatalism is a government policy that encourages people to have more children, often through financial incentives or other benefits. The goal of pronatalism is to increase the birth rate and promote a larger population, which can have economic, social, or strategic implications. This can involve direct measures such as cash benefits for parents with multiple children or indirect measures like subsidies for housing, education, and childcare for large families.<br><br>Pronatalist policies are often implemented by governments to address concerns about an aging population, declining population growth rates, or to garner electoral support from families and older citizens. However, critics argue that pronatalist policies can be paternalistic, favoring traditional or conservative family values over those of individuals, particularly in societies demanding reproductive rights and gender equality.
An adjective used to describe a policy, ideology, or individual that promotes a birth and baby-friendly society, especially one that encourages population growth, encourages women to have more children, and provides support for families with children.<br><br>Example: "The government's pronatalist policies include maternity leave, childcare subsidies, and tax incentives for families."
To pronate means to rotate the hand so that the palm faces downwards or inwards, often in a twisting or turning motion. It is the opposite of supinate, where the palm faces upwards or outwards.
Pronating refers to the movement of the foot rolling inward when striking the ground during a stride, so that the ankle and foot flex inward. It is the opposite of supinating.
Adjective: relating to or being one of the early embryonic kidneys, which are the precursors to the adult kidneys.