prone

🇺🇸 /prəʊn/ 🇬🇧 /prəʊn/
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adjective
R

likely to have or do something bad

People who don't exercise are prone to health problems.

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likely to get hurt or have problems

This material is prone to cracking in cold weather.

R

lying flat with your face down

The patient must stay prone during the procedure.

translation

adj. likely to have or do something bad; likely to get hurt or have problems; lying flat with your face down