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propensity

/prəˈpɛnsɪti/
pro · pen · si · ty prə · ˈpɛn · sɪ · ti
English Definition
n. tendency inclination habit
中文释义
倾向,习性
Significado en Español
propensión, tendencia
한국어 뜻
경향, 성향
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khuynh hướng, thiên hướng
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Example Sentence

He had a propensity for procrastination.

他有拖延的倾向。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro-(inclined to)+ pens(hang/suspend)+ ity→ tendency, hobby.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for “propensity” as used in the sentence: “Due to her propensity for art, she spent most of her free time at the gallery.”

  1. A ability
  2. B obsession
  3. C talent
  4. D tendency
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D — tendency. “propensity” means n. tendency inclination habit

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He has a strong ______ for telling long, rambling stories at dinner.

  1. A dislike
  2. B reluctance
  3. C propensity
  4. D aversion
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C — propensity. “propensity” means n. tendency inclination habit

Common questions about “propensity”

What does “propensity” mean?

propensity — n. tendency inclination habit. In Chinese: 倾向,习性.

How do you pronounce “propensity”?

propensity is pronounced /prəˈpɛnsɪti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pro · pen · si · ty.

How do you use “propensity” in a sentence?

He had a propensity for procrastination. (他有拖延的倾向。)

What are synonyms for “propensity”?

tendency, inclination — all close in meaning to propensity (n. tendency inclination habit).

Is “propensity” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. propensity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “propensity”?

pro-(inclined to)+ pens(hang/suspend)+ ity→ tendency, hobby.

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