aptness, propensity
(noun) a disposition to behave in a certain way; “the aptness of iron to rust”; “the propensity of disease to spread”
proclivity, propensity, leaning
(noun) a natural inclination; “he has a proclivity for exaggeration”
leaning, propensity, tendency
(noun) an inclination to do something; “he felt leanings toward frivolity”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
propensity (countable and uncountable, plural propensities)
An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
• proclivity, propension, predilection, see also predilection
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*pen"si*ty, n.; pl. Propensities (.
Definition: The quality or state of being propense; natural inclination; disposition to do good or evil; bias; bent; tendency. "A propensity to utter blasphemy." Macaulay.
Syn.
– Disposition; bias; inclination; proclivity; proneness; bent; tendency.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 May 2025
(noun) sessile marine coelenterates including solitary and colonial polyps; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
