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proneness

Pronunciation: [ˈproʊnəs]

Word

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.

Example

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?

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