Webpropensity: [noun] an often intense natural inclination or preference.

WebSynonyms for PROPENSITY: tendency, proneness, way, proclivity, aptness, predilection, penchant, predisposition; Antonyms of PROPENSITY: disinclination, dislike ...

WebPropensity definition, a natural inclination or tendency: a propensity to drink too much. See more.

Webpropensity definition: 1. the fact that someone is likely to behave in a particular way, especially a bad way: 2. the…. Learn more.

WebDefine propensity. propensity synonyms, propensity pronunciation, propensity translation, English dictionary definition of propensity. n. pl. pro·pen·si·ties An innate inclination; a tendency.

Webpropensity noun a natural inclination synonyms: leaning, proclivity see more see less type of: disposition, inclination,... noun an inclination to do something synonyms: leaning, tendency see more see less type of: inclination that toward which... noun a disposition to behave in a certain way “the ...

WebIn layman’s English, propensity is a natural tendency to behave or do things in a certain way. For example, cats have a tendency to hunt birds, while humans are inclined to acquire material possessions. In every case, it is important to know the difference between average and marginal propensities. – The average propensity to consume: is ...

Weba disposition to behave in a certain way "the aptness of iron to rust","the propensity of disease to spread". (n) propensity. a natural inclination "he has a proclivity for exaggeration". (n) propensity. an inclination to do something "he felt leanings toward frivolity".

WebDefine propensity. Propensity as a noun means An innate inclination; a tendency..

WebBritannica Dictionary definition of PROPENSITY. [count] formal. : a strong natural tendency to do something. Why do some people have a propensity for/toward violence? [=why are some people violent?; why do some people have a tendency to be violent?] He had a propensity for crime. She has a propensity to assume the worst. [=she tends to …