PROPENSION Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word propension. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PROPENSION
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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 |