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DictionaryproneFace-down position
adjective

prone

Lying with the face downward.

The athlete lies prone on the mat.

Etymology
proneLatinbent forward or face down

The Latin adjective describes a forward-bending or downward-facing position. The anatomical sense retains the position with the front of the body facing down.

More examples

  • The patient was placed prone.
  • She practiced from a prone position.
  • He remained prone.

Forms

prone

Similar words

supine
Lying face upward, the opposite position.
prostrate
Lying stretched out, sometimes from exhaustion or submission.