Synonyms for Propensity
Definition of 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"
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Writing tips for "propensity"
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"Propensity" in song lyrics
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