ac·ci·dent-prone | \ ˈak-sə-dənt-ˌprōn 
, -ˌdent-, ˈaks-dənt- \
, -ˌdent-, ˈaks-dənt- \Definition of accident-prone
1 : having a greater than average number of accidents
2 : having personality traits that predispose to accidents
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accident-prone
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of accident-prone
: tending to have many accidents
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accident-prone
adjectiveMedical Definition of accident-prone
1 : having a greater than average number of accidents
2 : having personality traits that predispose to accidents
accident-prone individuals
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