 propensity |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a natural inclination | |
| Synonyms: | leaning proclivity | |
| Examples: | "he has a proclivity for exaggeration" |
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| Related terms: | inclination | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an inclination to do something | |
| Synonyms: | tendency leaning | |
| Examples: | "he felt leanings toward frivolity" |
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| Related terms: | inclination tend | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a disposition to behave in a certain way | |
| Synonyms: | aptness | |
| Examples: | "the aptness of iron to rust" "the propensity of disease to spread" |
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| Related terms: | disposition | |
| Similar spelling: |
propinquity prevenient propene prevent propenal Proventil Provencio proponent propenoate preventive prevention |
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