propensity
11propensity — [[t]prəpe̱nsɪti[/t]] propensities N COUNT: oft N to inf, N for n A propensity to do something or a propensity for something is a natural tendency that you have to behave in a particular way. [FORMAL] Mr Bint has a propensity to put off decisions… …
12propensity — noun (C) formal a natural tendency to behave in a particular way: a propensity to do sth: the male propensity to fight | a propensity for (doing) sth: The child shows a propensity for disrupting class …
13propensity — UK [prəˈpensətɪ] / US noun [countable] Word forms propensity : singular propensity plural propensities a natural tendency to behave in a particular way ways of reducing children s propensity to aggression …
14propensity — /preuh pen si tee/, n., pl. propensities. 1. a natural inclination or tendency: a propensity to drink too much. 2. Obs. favorable disposition or partiality. [1560 70; PROPENSE + ITY] Syn. 1. bent, leaning, disposition, penchant, proclivity. * * * …
15propensity — noun A tendency, preference, or attraction. He has a propensity for lengthy discussions of certain favorite topics. Syn: proclivity, propension See Also: propense …
16propensity — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. tendency, aptitude, inclination, talent, bent, proclivity, disposition. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. talent, capacity, competence, inclination; see ability 1 , 2 . See Synonym Study at inclination . III… …
17propensity — noun his propensity for giving long speeches Syn: tendency, inclination, predisposition, proneness, proclivity, readiness, liability, disposition, leaning, weakness …
18propensity — /prəˈpɛnsəti / (say pruh pensuhtee) noun (plural propensities) 1. natural or habitual inclination or tendency: a propensity to find fault. 2. Obsolete favourable disposition or partiality. Also, Rare, propension. {Latin prōpensus inclined to +… …
19propensity — n. (pl. ies) an inclination or tendency (has a propensity for wandering). Etymology: propense f. L propensus inclined, past part. of propendere (as PRO (1), pendere hang) …
20Propensity probability — The propensity theory of probability is one interpretation of the concept of probability. Theorists who adopt this interpretation think of probability as a physical propensity, or disposition, or tendency of a given type of physical situation to… …
