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prostration vs prostrate

prostrate vs prostration

prostration is a noun but prostrate is not a noun.

prostration is not an adjective while prostrate is an adjective.

prostration is not a verb while prostrate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prostration Yes No No No
prostrate No Yes Yes No
prostration (noun) prostrate (noun)
the act of assuming a prostrate position
abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
prostration (adjective) prostrate (adjective)
stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
lying face downward
prostration (verb) prostrate (verb)
render helpless or defenseless
throw down flat, as on the ground
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
Difference between prostration and prostrate

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