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proneness

Pronunciation: [ˈproʊnəs]

Word

Learn how to use proneness in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “behavior”

(noun) the condition of being likely to do something or behave in a certain way. It means a person tends to act or feel in a way that is usual for them.

Example

She has a proneness to help others, always volunteering for community service.

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His proneness to argue makes it difficult for the group to work together.

Example

Do you think his proneness to worry affects his daily life?

Context: “health”

(noun) the tendency to be affected by a certain condition or illness. If someone has a proneness to getting sick, they often catch colds more easily than others.

Example

He has a proneness to allergies, especially during spring.

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Her proneness to sickness did not occur last winter at all.

Example

Is there a proneness to migraines in your family?

How to pronounce proneness

Pronunciation: [ˈproʊnəs]

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