propensity (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /prəˈpensɪti/
Definition
A natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way.
Examples
She has a propensity to overspend when she's stressed.
The study showed a propensity for early-onset Alzheimer's in certain families.
His propensity for exaggeration made it hard to believe his stories.
How to Use propensity
- propensity for (prepositional phrase)
- A natural tendency or inclination towards something. — "The child showed a propensity for drawing from a very young age."
- propensity to (prepositional phrase)
- A natural tendency or inclination to perform an action. — "There is a propensity to believe that all politicians are corrupt."
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