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

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

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

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.

Prone definition: Having a tendency; inclined. Often used in combination.

adjective Lying with the front or face downward. adjective Having a tendency; inclined. Often used in combination. adverb In a prone manner. from The Century Dictionary. Bending forward with the face …