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 Definitions of Propensity  [əˈpɛn sɪ ti]  

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Definition of 'Propensity' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) propensity
a natural inclination or tendency.

2.  propensity
Obs. favorable disposition or partiality.

Etymology:  (1560–70;

Definition of 'Propensity' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) leaning, propensity, tendency
an inclination to do something
"he felt leanings toward frivolity"

2. (noun) proclivity, propensity, leaning
a natural inclination
"he has a proclivity for exaggeration"

3. (noun) aptness, propensity
a disposition to behave in a certain way
"the aptness of iron to rust"; "the propensity of disease to spread"


Definition of 'Propensity' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Propensity
the quality or state of being propense; natural inclination; disposition to do good or evil; bias; bent; tendency



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