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PROPENSITY Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word propensity. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word propensity. (close relations)
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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

proclivity
nounn
noun

• a natural inclination

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

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

aptness
nounn
noun

• a disposition to behave in a certain way

• appropriateness for the occasion

predilection
nounn
noun

• a predisposition in favor of something

• a strong liking

propension
nounn
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Best Hypernyms For PROPENSITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for propensity, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
inclination disposition tendency leaning predisposition proclivity

Alternatives for LEANING

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