Propensity Definition & Meaning
propensity
- noun
- an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity"
- a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"
- a disposition to behave in a certain way; "the aptness of iron to rust"; "the propensity of disease to spread"
"Propensity" in song lyrics
See how propensity is used in real songs:
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"definition of propensity"
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Words that rhyme with propensity
Usage tips for "propensity"
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