propensity

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propensity

(noun)

Meaning

a natural tendency to act a certain way

Example

"She has a propensity to giggle when nervous."

Synonyms

inclinationtendencypredilection

Antonyms

aversiondisinclination

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'propensus', meaning inclined.
Related word forms
  • adjective: propense

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