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It comes from the Old English word propense meaning Inclined, Prone, which is itself based on Latin propendere meaning to hang forward.
Pronounced as Pruh + Pen (emphasized) + Si + Tee {Listen to it here}
Situational Uses:
- Does the propensity to consume and enjoy junk food, increase or decrease with age?
- Economic slowdowns have the propensity to lead to an increase in crime. Would you agree?
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