prona

Prona is a term that can refer to several different topics, depending on context. It does not denote a single widely known subject in science, geography, or culture.

In classical architecture, the term pronaos refers to the porch or vestibule that precedes the main chamber of a temple; the form derives from Greek prōnaos, literally "before the temple." Although "prona" itself is not used as a standalone term in this context, it is the stem found in "pronaos" and related words.

In linguistics and medicine, related forms such as prono- and pron- appear in words describing front-facing or forward-turning actions, such as pronoun, pronation, or pronation of the forearm. These terms share the same ancient roots, but "prona" by itself is not a standard technical term in these fields.

There are occasional uses of "Prona" as a proper name or acronym in various languages, including as a place name or organization title. Because these uses are not standardized, they require specific context to identify. If a particular "Prona" is intended—such as a geographic location, a company, or a project—providing the country, field, or additional identifiers will enable a precise article.

See also: pronaos; pronoun; pronation.