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plural of propensity
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1
an established pattern of behavior
- the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations
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2
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
- a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping
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“Propensities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propensities. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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