propensity (n.)

a natural tendency

Examples

• A propensity for risk.

Key rules

• A propensity is a natural tendency to do something
• Propensity for + noun: a propensity for risk, a propensity to + verb
• It is formal

Common mistakes

• A propensity of risk → A propensity for risk
• He has a propensity to making mistakes → He has a propensity to make mistakes

Use cases

• Describing personal tendencies
• Discussing risk
• Writing about behaviour