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Propensity

Propensity Meaning & Definition
Propensity Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Propensity?

[n] a disposition to behave in a certain way; "the aptness of iron to rust"; "the propensity of disease to spread"
[n] a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"
[n] an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Propensity: aptness | leaning | leaning | proclivity | tendency

Related Terms | Find terms related to Propensity:

See Also | disposition | disposition | inclination | inclination | tendency

Propensity In Webster's Dictionary

\Pro*pen"si*ty\, n.; pl. {Propensities}. The quality or state of being propense; natural inclination; disposition to do good or evil; bias; bent; tendency. ``A propensity to utter blasphemy.'' --Macaulay. Syn: Disposition; bias; inclination; proclivity; proneness; bent; tendency.

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