HyperDic: propensity

English > 3 senses of the word propensity:
NOUNfeelingpropensity, leaning, tendencyan inclination to do something
cognitionpropensity, proclivity, leaninga natural inclination
attributepropensity, aptnessa disposition to behave in a certain way
propensity > pronunciation
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English > propensity: 3 senses > noun 1, feeling
MeaningAn inclination to do something.
Synonymsleaning, tendency
BroaderinclinationThat toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
Spanishinclinación, propensión, tendencia
Catalaninclinació, tendència
English > propensity: 3 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningA natural inclination.
Synonymsproclivity, leaning
Broaderinclination, disposition, tendencyAn attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Spanishproclividad, propensión
Catalanproclivitat, propensió
English > propensity: 3 senses > noun 3, attribute
MeaningA disposition to behave in a certain way.
Example "the propensity of disease to spread"
Synonymaptness
BroaderdispositionA natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
Spanishdisposición

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