Prone
/pɹəʊn/
The meaning and definition of Prone, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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Predisposed, liable, inclined.
“prone to failure”
-
Lying face downward.
“prone position”
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
prostrate neveling nuel
Antonyms
supine
Origin
From Latin pronus.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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