propensity

noun

pro·pen·si·ty prə-ˈpen(t)-sə-tē How to pronounce propensity (audio)

plural propensities

: an often intense natural inclination or preference

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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.

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

propensity

noun

as in tendency

an established pattern of behavior the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations

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proneness
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proclivity
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leaning
idiosyncrasy
pattern
eccentricity
quirk
mind-set
peculiarity
custom
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routine
singularity
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practise
oddity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disinclination
dislike
indisposition
averseness

as in inclination

a habitual attraction to some activity or thing a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping

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tendency
inclination
aptitude
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affinity
proclivity
predilection
penchant
predisposition
affection
knack
impulse
disposition
bias
preference
leaning
addiction
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genius
turn
bone
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like
liking
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habit
favor
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practice
quirk
speciality
peculiarity
fancy
pattern
forte
specialty
singularity
custom
wont
convention
routine
trick
oddity
way
kink
practise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

aversion
disinclination
distaste
dislike
allergy
indifference
neutrality
averseness
impartiality
objectivity
disfavor
detachment
disrelish
disliking
apathy
nonchalance
unconcern
insouciance
disinterestedness

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of propensity are leaning, penchant, and proclivity. While all these words mean "a strong instinct or liking for something," propensity implies a deeply ingrained and usually irresistible inclination.

a propensity to offer advice

The meanings of leaning and propensity largely overlap; however, leaning suggests a liking or attraction not strong enough to be decisive or uncontrollable.

a student with artistic leanings

The words penchant and propensity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, penchant implies a strongly marked taste in the person or an irresistible attraction in the object.

a penchant for taking risks

The synonyms proclivity and propensity are sometimes interchangeable, but proclivity suggests a strong natural proneness usually to something objectionable or evil.

a proclivity for violence

单词	propensity
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. propensity noun 1 as in tendency an established pattern of behavior the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tendency proneness way proclivity aptness predilection penchant predisposition inclination affinity aptitude disposition habit practice turn bent partiality leaning idiosyncrasy pattern eccentricity quirk mind-set peculiarity custom wont routine singularity trick practise oddity Antonyms & Near Antonyms disinclination dislike indisposition averseness 2 as in inclination a habitual attraction to some activity or thing a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping Synonyms & Similar Words tendency inclination aptitude devices affinity proclivity predilection penchant predisposition affection knack impulse disposition bias preference leaning addiction bent talent partiality appetite genius turn bone habitude gift prejudice flair like liking fondness partisanship endowment taste habit favor idiosyncrasy eccentricity faculty one-sidedness practice quirk speciality peculiarity fancy pattern forte specialty singularity custom wont convention routine trick oddity way kink practise Antonyms & Near Antonyms aversion disinclination distaste dislike allergy indifference neutrality averseness impartiality objectivity disfavor detachment disrelish disliking apathy nonchalance unconcern insouciance disinterestedness See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of propensity are leaning, penchant, and proclivity. While all these words mean "a strong instinct or liking for something," propensity implies a deeply ingrained and usually irresistible inclination. a propensity to offer advice The meanings of leaning and propensity largely overlap; however, leaning suggests a liking or attraction not strong enough to be decisive or uncontrollable. a student with artistic leanings The words penchant and propensity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, penchant implies a strongly marked taste in the person or an irresistible attraction in the object. a penchant for taking risks The synonyms proclivity and propensity are sometimes interchangeable, but proclivity suggests a strong natural proneness usually to something objectionable or evil. a proclivity for violence
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