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单词 propensity
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propensitynoun [ S ]

uk/prəˈpen.sə.ti/us/prəˈpen.sə.t̬i/formal

the fact that someone is likely to behave in a particular way, especially a bad way:

[ + to infinitive ] She's inherited from her father a propensity to talk too much.
He's well-known for his natural propensity for indiscretion.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Habitual behaviour

  • atavistic
  • creature
  • creature of habit idiom
  • custom
  • diet
  • disposition
  • dog
  • force
  • kink
  • leaning
  • penchant
  • practice
  • predisposition
  • proclivity
  • programme
  • ritual
  • take
  • wont
  • you can't teach an old dog new tricks idiom

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propensitynoun [ U ]

us/prəˈpen·sɪ·t̬i/fml

a tendency to behave in a particular way:

[ + to infinitive ] The poll confirmed Americans’ growing propensity to invest in the stock market.

propensitynoun [ S ]

uk/prəʊˈpensəti/us/prəˈpensəti/

if someone has a propensity to behave in a particular way or prefer a particular thing, they are likely to behave in that way or like that thing:

Low fares are increasing people's propensity to travel further to an airport.
a propensity for sth The senior management in our company does not have a great propensity for change.
See also
marginal propensity to consume
marginal propensity to import
marginal propensity to save
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