Propensity

Pronunciation: /prəˈpɛnsəti/

Definitions of propensity

noun a natural inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way

Example Sentences

A1 She has a propensity for getting lost in new places.

A2 His propensity for procrastination often gets in the way of his success.

B1 The team's propensity for making mistakes led to their defeat.

B2 Her propensity for taking risks paid off in the end.

C1 The CEO's propensity for innovation has driven the company's success.

C2 His propensity for leadership has earned him the respect of his colleagues.

Examples of propensity in a Sentence

formal Her propensity for detail-oriented work made her the top candidate for the job.

informal I've noticed your propensity for sleeping in late on weekends.

slang His propensity for drama always makes things more interesting.

figurative The artist's propensity for using bold colors in his paintings sets him apart from others.

Grammatical Forms of propensity

• past tense: propensities
• plural: propensities
• comparative: more propense
• superlative: most propense
• present tense: propensity
• future tense: will have propensity
• perfect tense: has had propensity
• continuous tense: is having propensity
• singular: propensity
• positive degree: propensity
• infinitive: to propensity
• gerund: propensiting
• participle: propensited

Origin and Evolution of propensity

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'propensity' originated from Latin 'propensus' meaning 'inclined, disposed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'propensity' has come to be used to describe a natural inclination or tendency towards a particular behavior or action.