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- Dictionarypropensity/prə(ʊ)ˈpɛnsɪti/
noun
- 1. an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way: "his propensity for violence"
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Jan 17, 2012 · Propensity, predilection and proclivity all have the meaning of tendency, so what's the difference? Are they interchangeable?
Mar 4, 2022 · The relevant definition in the full Oxford English Dictionary is disposition (6) - Natural tendency or bent of the mind, esp. in relation to moral or social qualities; mental constitution or temperament; turn of mind (emphasis mine). Books don't have minds or morals, so it would be a very figurative usage.
May 28, 2015 · I've read a sentence "He exchanged dark looks with his wife". But I cannot understand what does the expression "exchange dark looks" mean even though looking up for dictionaries. I'll appreicate...
Jul 20, 2014 · a : denoting an individual member or subclass in logic. b : affirming or denying a predicate to a part of the subject —used of a proposition in logic <“some men are wise” is a particular affirmative>. a : concerned over or attentive to details : meticulous. b : nice in taste : fastidious. c : hard to please : exacting.
Apr 30, 2012 · Yes, "Please be informed that..." is correct, as is "For your information". Both formulations are common and current. The former is considered more polite, and is the accepted form in written communication, but it can also be used sarcastically in oral communication by a speaker who wishes to assert authority over a subordinate. The latter is used in spoken conversation except when particular formality is required. It can also be used assertively but is not an inherently assertive ...
Sep 20, 2015 · Disposition is the natural or prevailing aspect of one's mind as shown in behavior and in relationships with others: a happy disposition; a selfish disposition. Temper sometimes denotes the essential quality of one's nature: a glacial temper;usually it has to do with propensity toward anger: an even temper; a quickor hot temper.
Are these sentences both grammatical ? "This is a big step towards the project's completion." "This is a big step for the project's completion." If so, how do we decide between the fir...
Nov 14, 2011 · I think deceive is more appropriate. Even if it isn't, deception is a more established word, and it doesn't break immersion in the sentence for people who have never heard of dissembling. The flow is better, in my opinion. Unless the sentence is meant to seem a tad snooty, then dissembling would be spot on.
May 19, 2015 · However, "I can't know what he's saying" sounds very wrong. In addition, dictionary definitions of "understand" often describe as "perceive; grasp the meaning of" which conflicts with its definition as a stative verb. Also, "comprehend" is often defined as "understand" even though I am fairly sure that is generally a dynamic verb.
Nov 21, 2015 · Mental inclination or tendency; disposition; propensity, bias. The usual modern sense. The two latest examples given suggest the term is especially used to refer to a disposition towards a certain line of work. To go into that line of work towards which one has a bent would be to follow one’s bent. The expression could also refer to indulging ...
