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Propensity

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proclivitynounA predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
tendencynounA likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
leaningnounA tendency or propensity.
aptnessnounSuitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.

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tendencynounA likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
proclivitynounA predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
aptnessnounSuitability; the quality of being apt or suitable.
leaningnounA tendency or propensity.
biasnoun(countable, uncountable) Inclination towards something.
predispositionnounThe state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.
willingnessnounThe state of being willing
abilitynoun(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
potentialnounA currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to).
likelihoodnounThe probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.
susceptibilitynounThe condition of being susceptible; vulnerability.
trendnounA fad or fashion style.
readinessnounThe state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
patternnounModel, example.
penchantnounTaste, liking, or inclination (for).
provisionnounAn item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
orientationnoun(countable) The determination of the relative position of something or someone.
vulnerabilitynoun(uncountable) The state of being vulnerable; susceptibility to attack or injury, either physical or emotional; the state or condition of being weak or poorly defended.
impulsenounA wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
migrationnounAn instance of moving to live in another place for a while.

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