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Propensity

  1. noun

    a disposition to behave in a certain way

    “the aptness of iron to rust”

    Similar: aptness

  2. noun

    an inclination to do something

    “he felt leanings toward frivolity”

    Similar: leaning, tendency

  3. noun

    a natural inclination

    “he has a proclivity for exaggeration”

    Similar: proclivity, leaning

Do not confuse with

Proclivity

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Word parts

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