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.
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His proneness to argue makes it difficult for the group to work together.
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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.
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Is there a proneness to migraines in your family?
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