How do you pronounce propensity?

propensity is pronounced as /prəˈpɛnsəti/.

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propensity

🎯propensity

noun

/prəˈpɛnsəti/

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Meaning

a natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way

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

Example Sentences

She has a propensity to trust people too easily.

He has a propensity for taking risks in business.

He has a propensity for taking risks.

Synonyms

inclination, tendency, predisposition, leaning, proclivity, Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition, disposition

Entry 1

inclination, tendency, predisposition, leaning, proclivity

Entry 2

Tendency, Inclination, Predisposition

Entry 3

inclination, tendency, disposition

Antonyms

aversion, dislike, disinclination, Aversion, Dislike, Reluctance, reluctance

Entry 1

aversion, dislike, disinclination

Entry 2

Aversion, Dislike, Reluctance

Entry 3

disinclination, aversion, reluctance

Collocations

propensity for, propensity to, natural propensity, strong propensity

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