propensity

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/
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Noun

propensity (countable and uncountable, plural propensities)

  1. An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
    He has a propensity for lengthy discussions of certain favorite topics.

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