1
as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations
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2
as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping
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Recent Examples of propensity
Trump himself hinted at this propensity to change his mind quickly.
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 15 July 2025
Given Musk’s stature as the world’s richest person, maximizing profits has never been the primary goal, but his off-the-cuff style and propensity for tweeting dozens of times a day created non-stop challenges for Yaccarino.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 July 2025
Some commentators are beginning to write stories about how Trump’s decision to use force against Iran may prompt Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to change their conclusions about Trump’s propensity for risk-taking.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
While Rowling purposefully taps into readers’ anxieties about technology’s propensity to fuel consumerism and inspire dependency, Harry Potter’s magic should be, by its own terms, no better able to deter its users from consumerism or overreliance than contemporary technologies can.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 15 July 2025
Given Musk’s stature as the world’s richest person, maximizing profits has never been the primary goal, but his off-the-cuff style and propensity for tweeting dozens of times a day created non-stop challenges for Yaccarino.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 July 2025
Some commentators are beginning to write stories about how Trump’s decision to use force against Iran may prompt Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to change their conclusions about Trump’s propensity for risk-taking.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
While Rowling purposefully taps into readers’ anxieties about technology’s propensity to fuel consumerism and inspire dependency, Harry Potter’s magic should be, by its own terms, no better able to deter its users from consumerism or overreliance than contemporary technologies can.
—Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propensity
Noun
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Because many young parents grew up at a time when diseases like measles were not common, there can be a tendency to not recognize their seriousness.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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According to this report, such a tendency creates a false sense of immediacy, which can have a negative impact of real social relationships.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Our inclination might be to freeze event planning and ride out the storm, but history shows that innovation thrives in adversity.—
Shawn Pierce,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket arced downrange over the Atlantic Ocean, heading northeast to place its payload into the Kuiper constellation at an inclination of 51.9 degrees to the equator.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
Noun
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This combination of process understanding and technical aptitude creates a powerful force for rapid, relevant application development.—
Ed Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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That his tantalizing talent was matched by a preternatural aptitude.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
Noun
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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So why does Stovall have such an affinity for Charlotte?—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Chris Drumgoole, President of DXC Global Infrastructure Solutions, told me that DXC has an affinity for mission-critical environments.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Propensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propensity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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