propensity

prəˈpɛnsɪti
propensities
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Translation of propensity into Russian

Noun

1.

behavior

disposition to act in a particular manner
  • He has a propensity for kindness towards strangers.У него есть склонность к доброте по отношению к незнакомцам.
2.

preference

strong preference or liking
  • His propensity for spicy food made dinner choices easy..Его предпочтение к острой пище облегчало выбор блюд на ужин.
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Expressions with propensity: examples in English and translations in Russian

склонность
тенденция
She has a propensity for helping others.

Synonyms and analogies of propensity in English

Examples of propensity in a sentence

  • There's a propensity to avoid risks in his decisions.
  • She has a propensity for early morning runs.
  • His propensity to procrastinate caused delays.

Translations of "propensity" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
склонностьnf. - sklonnost'

His propensity to procrastinate often caused him to submit assignments late.

Его склонность откладывать дела часто заставляла его сдавать задания с опозданием.

предрасположенностьnf. - predraspolozhennost'

Humans, however, also have a propensity toward evil.

Однако, в людях есть также предрасположенность ко злу.

тенденцияnf. - tendentsiya

However, the Cameroonian press had an unfortunate propensity to publish false information that violated the rights and reputations of others.

Вместе с тем, среди камерунских журналистов наблюдается прискорбная тенденция публиковать недостоверные сведения, которые наносят ущерб правам и репутации людей.

пристрастиеnn. - pristrastiye

This propensity is probably related to their hunting instinct.

Такое пристрастие, вероятно, связано с охотничьим инстинктом.

тягаnf. - tyaga

The propensity to implement life scenarios aimed at self-destruction (propensity to suicide, alcoholism, drugs, craving for offense).

Склонность реализовывать жизненные сценарии, направленные на саморазрушение (склонность к суициду, алкоголизм, наркотики, тяга к правонарушительным действиям).

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Other translations for propensity:

  • наклонностьnf.
  • готовностьnf.
  • расположениеnn.

propensity: Examples and translations in context

We further note that the propensity to consume is rising gradually.

Мы также отмечаем, что рост склонности к потреблению происходит постепенно.

October shows many people developing a propensity toward committing to noble deeds.

В октябре у многих людей появится склонность к совершению благородных поступков.

But the poor have a much higher propensity to spend than the rich.

Но бедные имеют гораздо большую склонность тратить, чем богатые.

Children do not have a natural propensity to go jogging for long distances.

У детей нет естественной склонности бегать трусцой на большие расстояния.

Income expectations and the propensity to buy are also showing moderate growth.

Ожидания в отношении доходов и склонность к покупке также демонстрируют умеренный рост.

The propensity to it increases on background of excess weight and sedentary lifestyle.

Склонность к нему увеличивается на фоне лишнего веса и малоподвижного образа жизни.

But this poverty does not explain their propensity to adopt the communist program.

Но вовсе не бедностью объясняется склонность к принятию коммунистической программы.

His propensity to express feelings openly was refreshing in their friendship.

Его склонность открыто выражать чувства освежала их дружбу.

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