propensities

noun

Definition of propensitiesnext
plural of propensity
1
as in tendencies
an established pattern of behavior the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations

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2
as in inclinations
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping

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  1. tendencies
  2. inclinations
  3. ways
Noun
  • Those baserunning tendencies changed during his final season in Milwaukee.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Understanding these tendencies can help leaders design interactions that encourage equal participation.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Poor Olivia is just trying to survive the holidays while dealing with drunken Santas, her mother's sudden charitable inclinations and baking disasters that even Clark couldn't put a positive spin on.
    Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of inclinations
Noun
  • Inspired by the popular Instagram account that touts more than two million followers, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild features the characters who have embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture and shares the inventive ways to market a distinctive property.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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