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prostration (n.)

c. 1400, "action of prostrating oneself," from Old French prostracion (14c.) or directly from Late Latin prostrationem (nominative prostratio), noun of action from past-participle stem of prosternere (see prostrate (v.)); or else a native formation from prostrate (v.). Meaning "weakness, exhaustion, dejection" is from 1650s.

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Definitions of prostration from WordNet

prostration (n.)
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion;
the commander's prostration demoralized his men
Synonyms: collapse
prostration (n.)
abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body;
prostration (n.)
the act of assuming a prostrate position;
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