英语词汇“propensities”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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When it comes to synonyms of propensity, the letter "p" predominates. Proclivity, preference, penchant, and predilection all share with propensity the essential meaning of "a strong instinct or liking." Not every word that is similar in meaning to propensity begins with "p," however. Propensity comes from Latin propensus, the past participle of propendēre, a verb meaning "to incline" or "to hang forward or down." Thus leaning and inclination are as good synonyms of propensity as any of those "p"-words.

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Other researches are exploring how the adolescent propensity for uninhibited risk taking propels teens to experiment with drugs and alcohol.

Claudia Wallis, Time, 10 May 2004 On the other hand, a jury might be convinced that a meth dealer who had brazenly fired a pistol through his door had a propensity for violence.

John Cloud, Time, 14 July 2003 A central tenet of this camp's proponents is that a considerable number of biological dispositions evolved during the Stone Age, including a male propensity for making war.

Bruce Bower, Science News, 27 Jan. 2001 He had a propensity for crime. the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations

Recent Examples on the Web But the judge said von Ehlinger demonstrated a lack of empathy for the victim and had a propensity to blame her.

CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 Recent research indicates that the new coronavirus also has the propensity to stick around.

Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 Because Mack was believed to be armed and to have a propensity for violence, the State Police Special Tactical Operations Team, or STOP Team, arrived at the scene about noon and set up a tactical perimeter, Mason said.

Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 Yet racial or ethnic groups do sometimes have a greater propensity for certain health problems.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 26 July 2022 In times like these, most people have a propensity to overcorrect, but that’s a big mistake that can leave you out of position when the market rebounds.

Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes, 22 June 2022 In the past, some police urged the use of artificial intelligence software to comb through school records, gun purchases and other data to flag youth who might have a propensity to commit violence.

Tim Meko, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 In the past, some police urged the use of artificial intelligence software to comb through school records, gun purchases and other data to flag youth who might have a propensity to commit violence.

Ariana Eunjung Cha, Meghan Hoyer And Tim Meko, Anchorage Daily News, 3 June 2022 For example, the researchers discovered that though most of the Labrador retrievers rarely howled, 8 percent of owners reported their Lab had a propensity for howling.

Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 28 Apr. 2022 See More

单词	propensities
释义	propensity noun pro·pen·si·ty prə-ˈpen(t)-sə-tē plural propensities : an often intense natural inclination or preference Did you know? You'll Like the Etymology of Propensity When it comes to synonyms of propensity, the letter "p" predominates. Proclivity, preference, penchant, and predilection all share with propensity the essential meaning of "a strong instinct or liking." Not every word that is similar in meaning to propensity begins with "p," however. Propensity comes from Latin propensus, the past participle of propendēre, a verb meaning "to incline" or "to hang forward or down." Thus leaning and inclination are as good synonyms of propensity as any of those "p"-words. Synonyms aptness proneness tendency way See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Other researches are exploring how the adolescent propensity for uninhibited risk taking propels teens to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Claudia Wallis, Time, 10 May 2004 On the other hand, a jury might be convinced that a meth dealer who had brazenly fired a pistol through his door had a propensity for violence. John Cloud, Time, 14 July 2003 A central tenet of this camp's proponents is that a considerable number of biological dispositions evolved during the Stone Age, including a male propensity for making war. Bruce Bower, Science News, 27 Jan. 2001 He had a propensity for crime. the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations Recent Examples on the Web But the judge said von Ehlinger demonstrated a lack of empathy for the victim and had a propensity to blame her. CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 Recent research indicates that the new coronavirus also has the propensity to stick around. Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 Because Mack was believed to be armed and to have a propensity for violence, the State Police Special Tactical Operations Team, or STOP Team, arrived at the scene about noon and set up a tactical perimeter, Mason said. Matt Yan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 Yet racial or ethnic groups do sometimes have a greater propensity for certain health problems. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 26 July 2022 In times like these, most people have a propensity to overcorrect, but that’s a big mistake that can leave you out of position when the market rebounds. Sal Rehmetullah, Forbes, 22 June 2022 In the past, some police urged the use of artificial intelligence software to comb through school records, gun purchases and other data to flag youth who might have a propensity to commit violence. Tim Meko, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 In the past, some police urged the use of artificial intelligence software to comb through school records, gun purchases and other data to flag youth who might have a propensity to commit violence. Ariana Eunjung Cha, Meghan Hoyer And Tim Meko, Anchorage Daily News, 3 June 2022 For example, the researchers discovered that though most of the Labrador retrievers rarely howled, 8 percent of owners reported their Lab had a propensity for howling. Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 28 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from New Latin prōpensitāt-, prōpensitās, from Latin prōpensus "weighted down, inclined, having a disposition or tendency" + -itāt-, -itās -ity — more at propense First Known Use 1570, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition propensity noun pro·pen·si·ty prə-ˈpen-sə-tē : a natural tendency to do or favor something They have a propensity to chatter. propensities noun plural of propensity 1 as in tendencies an established pattern of behavior the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tendencies ways proclivities inclinations habits predispositions predilections affinities aptitudes penchants practices partialities leanings dispositions bents patterns customs mind-sets peculiarities eccentricities idiosyncrasies quirks routines singularities tricks turns practises wonts oddities Antonyms & Near Antonyms indispositions dislikes disinclinations 2 as in inclinations a habitual attraction to some activity or thing a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping Synonyms & Similar Words inclinations tendencies aptitudes affinities proclivities affections impulses predispositions predilections dispositions leanings biases appetites partialities habitudes devices preferences penchants talents knacks bents addictions prejudices bones gifts habits genii geniuses tastes turns likings endowments faculties fancies practices favors patterns peculiarities idiosyncrasies eccentricities customs specialties specialities flairs partisanships likes quirks fortes singularities routines conventions tricks ways oddities practises kinks wonts Antonyms & Near Antonyms distastes allergies aversions dislikes disinclinations detachments indifferences disrelishes disfavors neutralities impartialities objectivities insouciances nonchalances apathies See More
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