About The Word Proneness
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Proneness
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What's The Definition Of Proneness?
[n] being disposed to do something; "accident proneness"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Proneness: Related Terms | Find terms related to Proneness: See Also | disposition Proneness In Webster's Dictionary \Prone"ness\, n.
1. The quality or state of being prone, or of bending
downward; as, the proneness of beasts is opposed to the
erectness of man.
2. The state of lying with the face down; -- opposed to
{supineness}.
3. Descent; declivity; as, the proneness of a hill.
4. Inclination of mind, heart, or temper; propension;
disposition; as, proneness to self-gratification.
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