Meaning & use
propensity
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A natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way.
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He has a propensity for taking unnecessary risks.
The report noted the company's propensity to overspend on marketing.
A note on using this word
Usually followed by "for" or "to," as in "a propensity for lying" or "a propensity to worry."
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aversionreluctance
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