prone
Translation
prone, liable, lying face down
Examples
He is prone to making mistakes.
He is prone to making mistakes.
She was lying in a prone position.
She was lying in a prone position.
Grammar Patterns
be prone ((to sth. / to -ing)) to be likely to suffer from or do something This car is prone to overheating.
be in a prone position to be lying flat with the face downwards The patient was in a prone position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: susceptible, liable; Antonyms: immune, resistant (for tendency); supine (for position)
Etymology
From Latin 'pronus' meaning 'bent forward, leaning'.
Memory Tips
'Prone to...' sounds like you are leaning 'forward' (pro-) into a certain action. For the physical meaning, imagine someone lying 'pro'strate on the ground.