1. the action of lying stretched out on the ground, especially face downward in reverence or submission
2. extreme physical weakness or exhaustion
3. extreme mental or emotional exhaustion

Examples

• The pilgrims showed their devotion through prostration before the altar.
• After the marathon, he collapsed in complete prostration.
• The heat caused prostration among several hikers.
• Her prostration before the king demonstrated absolute submission.
• The illness left him in a state of prostration for weeks.
• The emotional trauma led to mental prostration.
• The workers’ prostration was evident after the long shift.