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How do you spell Propensity?

Correct spelling

propensity

Think 'propense' + 'ity' - like pensive, it hangs forward with pensity.

Why is propensity spelled this way?

From Latin propensus, inclined. PRO (forward) + PENDERE (to hang). A propensity hangs forward — natural inclination that leans toward a particular behavior.

Common misspellings of propensity

propencitypropansitypropenstiypropensety

Example

She had a propensity for arriving late to important meetings.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell propensity?+
The correct spelling is "propensity". Think 'propense' + 'ity' - like pensive, it hangs forward with pensity.
Is it propencity or propensity?+
The correct spelling is "propensity", not "propencity".

Other commonly misspelled words

hereditary heresy heritage heroism

More spelling guides

incidentally incisive inclination incongruous

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