propensity

noun
UK: /prəˈpensəti/
US: /prəˈpensəti/

  1. A natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

    1. He has a propensity to talk a lot.
    2. Children have a propensity for getting into mischief when they are bored.

  2. A predisposition or inclination towards something; a bias.

    1. She has a propensity for staying up late.
    2. His propensity toward violence made him a danger to those around him.

Synonyms

tendency inclination liking leaning

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "propensity" in English means: A natural tendency to behave in a particular way., A predisposition or inclination towards something; a bias..

The phonetic transcription of "propensity" is /prəˈpensəti/ in British English and /prəˈpensəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "propensity": tendency, inclination, liking, leaning.

Example usage of "propensity": "He has a propensity to talk a lot.". More examples on the page.