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Definition of propensity

propensity

/prəˈpɛn.sə.ti/
pro · pen · si · ty
Plural:propensities
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Adjective:propense
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1

An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Example

"The young musician showed a remarkable propensity for improvising complex melodies on the piano."

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propel
propellant
propeller
propensity
proper
properly
properness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from the Latin adjective 'propensus' (meaning 'inclined' or 'hanging forward'), the past participle of 'propendere' ('to hang down' or 'to be inclined'), combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ity'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Propensity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/propensity
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