re·supinate adjective alsore·supinated\(ˈ)rē+\ Etymology: Latin resupinatus, past participle of resupinare to bend back to a supine position, from re- + supinus supine 1.: inverted in position : appearing by a twist of the axis to be upside down or reversed < many orchids have resupinate flowers > 2.: having or being a fruiting body that forms a hyphal mat on the substrate with the hymenium at the periphery or over the whole surface < a resupinate fungus >