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propensity
propensity
/prəˈpɛnsɪti/
noun
A disposition to behave in a certain way
(
aptness
,
propensity
)
a disposition to behave in a certain way
The aptness of iron to rust
the aptness of iron to rust
The propensity of disease to spread
the propensity of disease to spread
A natural inclination
(
leaning
,
proclivity
,
propensity
)
a natural inclination
He has a proclivity for exaggeration
he has a proclivity for exaggeration
An inclination to do something
(
leaning
,
propensity
,
tendency
)
an inclination to do something
He felt leanings toward frivolity
he felt leanings toward frivolity
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