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Meaning of propensive
having a natural tendency or inclination towards something
Etymology of propensive
The word "propensive" originates from the Latin words "pro" meaning "toward" and "pensare" meaning "to weigh" or "to consider", with the suffix "-ive" added to form an adjective, and has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe a natural inclination or tendency towards something
Synonyms
inclined
prone
disposed
liable
likely
apt
susceptible
sensitive
receptive
responsive
open
amenable
favorable
hospitable
welcoming
friendly
approachable
accessible
predisposed
subject
vulnerable
exposed
tendency
leaning
bent
minded
willing
eager
keen
enthusiastic
Definitions
- Having a natural tendency or inclination towards something
- * Predisposed to a particular attitude or behavior
Usage Examples
- The company is propensive to taking risks in order to innovate and stay ahead of the competition
- * She is propensive to helping others, always willing to lend a hand
Antonyms
averse
disinclined
reluctant
unwilling
hesitant
opposed
resistant
antagonistic
hostile
unfriendly
unwelcoming
unapproachable
inaccessible
unresponsive
unsympathetic
unenthusiastic
apathetic
indifferent
neutral
impassive