propensity — an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpensəti/
Example Sentences
- She has a dangerous propensity for buying expensive shoes when stressed.
- My cat has a strange propensity for stealing socks and hiding them under the couch.
- His propensity to overthink every decision makes him terrible at ordering food quickly.
propensity
NOUN[/prəˈpensəti/]
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
His propensity for sweets leads him straight to the bakery every morning.
Higher density breeds greater intensity - a human propensity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'propensus' meaning 'inclined' or 'leaning forward,' derived from 'propendere' (pro- meaning 'forward' + pendere meaning 'to hang or weigh'). The suffix '-ity' was added to form the noun.
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + pend (hang/weigh) + -ity (noun suffix) = propensity
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She has a dangerous propensity for buying expensive shoes when stressed.”
“My cat has a strange propensity for stealing socks and hiding them under the couch.”
“His propensity to overthink every decision makes him terrible at ordering food quickly.”
“The study revealed a genetic propensity for mathematical ability in certain families.”
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