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Synonyms
prone (prōn)

[Middle English, inclined, disposed, from Latin prōnus, leaning forward.]

adjective 

  1. Lying with the front or face downward.
  2. Having a tendency; inclined: paper that is prone to yellowing; children who are prone to mischief.

adverb 

In a prone manner: The patient was lying prone on the bed.

derivatives

pronély
adverb
pronéness
noun