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.

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.

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

If you're prone to doing something, it means you're likely to do it, have a habit of doing it, or are susceptible to it. People who are prone to getting the flu every winter should probably get a flu …

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.