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PROPENSION Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word propension. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word propension. (close relations)
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bent
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

• grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens

• an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges

• a special way of doing something

adjective satellite

• fixed in your purpose

• used of the back and knees; stooped

• of metal e.g.

bias
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

• a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

adjective satellite

• slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric

verb

• influence in an unfair way

• cause to be biased

disposition
nounn
noun

• your usual mood

• the act or means of getting rid of something

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing

inclination
nounn
noun

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

• (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

• (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

• that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

• the act of inclining; bending forward

leaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an inclination to do something

• a natural inclination

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• the act of deviating from a vertical position

adjective satellite

• departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

penchant
nounn
noun

• a strong liking

predilection
nounn
noun

• a predisposition in favor of something

• a strong liking

proclivity
nounn
noun

• a natural inclination

proneness
nounn
noun

• being disposed to do something

propensity
nounn
noun

• an inclination to do something

• a natural inclination

• a disposition to behave in a certain way

tendency
nounn
noun

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• an inclination to do something

• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

• a general direction in which something tends to move

Best Hypernyms For PROPENSION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for propension, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
inclination predisposition tendency

Alternatives for BENT

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