English Explanatory Dictionary

propensity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ en-us-propensity.ogg

Word forms

propensity propensities

Etymology

Learned borrowing from New Latin prōpensitās. By surface analysis, propense (“inclined, disposed”) + -ity.

Synonyms

proclivity predisposition predilection propension affinity bag bent cup of coffee cup of joe cup of tea dish fancy liking partiality penchant preference propensity shine taste thing

Related words

propense propend
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