Prone: meaning, definitions and examples

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prone

[ prəʊn ]

^{Context #1}

in a position

Lying flat, especially face down. Having a tendency or inclination towards something.

Synonyms

face down, inclined, lying flat, predisposed

Examples of usage

She was prone on the floor, unable to move.
He is prone to making impulsive decisions.

^{Context #2}

in a manner

In a position that is flat, especially face down. In a manner that indicates a tendency or inclination towards something.

Synonyms

face down, flatly, tending

Examples of usage

She fell prone on the ground after tripping.
He tends to speak prone to exaggeration.

Translations

Translations of the word "prone" in other languages:

🇵🇹 propenso

🇮🇳 प्रवण

🇩🇪 anfällig

🇮🇩 cenderung

🇺🇦 схильний

🇵🇱 podatny

🇯🇵 傾向がある

🇫🇷 enclin

🇪🇸 propenso

🇹🇷 eğilimli

🇰🇷 취약한

🇸🇦 عرضة

🇨🇿 náchylný

🇸🇰 náchylný

🇨🇳 倾向于

🇸🇮 nagnjen

🇮🇸 hneigður

🇰🇿 бейім

🇬🇪 მიმართული

🇦🇿 meyilli

🇲🇽 propenso

Word origin

The word 'prone' originated from the Latin word 'pronus', meaning inclined or bent forward. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of being lying flat or inclined towards something. The usage of 'prone' has been documented in English since the late 14th century, adapting from its Latin roots to its current meaning and usage.