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propensity

UK
/prəˈpɛn.sɪ.ti/
US
/prəˈpɛn.sɪ.ti/

Translations

propensitynoun
propensities
pl
UK
/prəˈpɛn.sɪ.ti/
US
/prəˈpɛn.sɪ.ti/
She has a propensity for making quick decisions.
Elle a une propension à prendre des décisions rapides.
Additional translations
dispositionNuance plus psychologique ou comportementale.
tendancePlus général ; fréquent dans les contextes descriptifs et scientifiques.
Synonyms
inclination
penchant
habit
disposition
proclivity
leaning
predisposition
tendency
propensityadjective
more propensity
Comp.
most propensity
Super.
UK
/prəˈpensəti/
US
/prəˈpɛnsəti/
Used primarily in attributive position in technical and academic contexts (e.g., "propensity score").
de propensionEn statistique et en méthodologie.
The researchers applied a propensity score model to control for confounding variables.
Les chercheurs ont appliqué un modèle de score de propension pour contrôler les variables confondantes.

Definitions

propensitynoun
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
She has a propensity for making quick decisions.
The tendency of something to occur or to do something, especially under particular conditions or with a particular frequency.
The metal's propensity to corrode increases in humid environments.
propensityadjective
Attributive. Relating to or based on a propensity, especially a statistical or behavioral tendency.
The researchers applied a propensity score model to control for confounding variables.
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