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   propensity

   /prə(ʊ)ˈpɛnsɪti/

   noun

   • 1. an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way: "his propensity for violence"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from archaic propense (from Latin propensus ‘inclined’, past participle of propendere, from pro- ‘forward, down’ + pendere ‘hang’) + -ity.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROPENSITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the fact that someone is likely to behave in a particular way, especially a bad way: [ + to infinitive ] She's inherited from her father a propensity to talk too much. He's well-known for his natural propensity for indiscretion. Synonyms. proclivity formal. tendency. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Habitual behaviour. ADL. atavism.

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   The meaning of PROPENSITY is an often intense natural inclination or preference. How to use propensity in a sentence. You'll Like the Etymology of Propensity Synonym Discussion of Propensity.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROPENSITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PROPENSITY meaning: 1. the fact that someone is likely to behave in a particular way, especially a bad way: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   A propensity is a natural tendency to behave in a certain way. We all have propensities — things we tend to do. Dogs have a propensity to bark, and many people have a propensity for getting annoyed by it.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROPENSITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A propensity to do something or a propensity for something is a natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › propensitypropensity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   propelling pencil. proper fraction. Definition of propensity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Propensity definition: a natural inclination or tendency. See examples of PROPENSITY used in a sentence.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › propensity_npropensity, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun propensity, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › propensityPropensity - definition of propensity by The Free Dictionary

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    propensity - a disposition to behave in a certain way; "the aptness of iron to rust"; "the propensity of disease to spread". aptness. disposition - a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing; "a swelling with a disposition to rupture".

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of propensity – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    PROPENSITY definition: If someone has a propensity for something or to do something, they often do it: . Learn more.