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propensity vs disposition

disposition vs propensity

propensity and disposition both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
propensity Yes No No No
disposition Yes No No No
As nouns, disposition is a hypernym of propensity; that is, disposition is a word with a broader meaning than propensity:
  • propensity: a disposition to behave in a certain way
  • disposition: a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
As nouns, disposition is a hypernym of propensity; that is, disposition is a word with a broader meaning than propensity:
  • propensity: a natural inclination
  • disposition: an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Other hypernyms of propensity include inclination, tendency.
propensity (noun) disposition (noun)
a disposition to behave in a certain way the act or means of getting rid of something
a natural inclination your usual mood
an inclination to do something a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Difference between propensity and disposition

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