Prone is used in the sense of "having a tendency or inclination," as in "prone to worry" or "accident-prone."

PRONE definition: having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable. See examples of prone used in a sentence.

PRONE definition: 1. likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by…. Learn more.

Definition of prone adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

prone, prostrate, supine - Prone is lying on your face—facing downwards—which is also true for prostrate, but only in expressing adoration or begging for protection; supine is lying on your back.

There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective prone, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

6 days ago · prone (third-person singular simple present prones, present participle proning, simple past and past participle proned) (medicine) To place in a prone position, to place face down.