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propensity
What does propensity mean?
propensity (noun): an inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use propensity in a sentence?
- He has a propensity for lengthy discussions of certain favorite topics. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce propensity?
/pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does propensity come from?
Learned borrowing from New Latin prōpensitās.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of propensity?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “propensity” mean?
respect (social standing) coming from achievement or development
Not quite: that's what stature means.
an inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction
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a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
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activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
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Which word is closest in meaning to “propensity”?
breadth
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trooper
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leaning
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stature
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