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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prone

/prəʊn/ adjective, verb · British & US
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What does prone mean?

adjective, verb

Disposed to fall or inclined to do something; lying down or in a horizontal position. To be more likely to do something or to be affected by something.

Example

"The patient was prone to infections after surgery."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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