Meaning
inclination, propensity
- A natural tendency, disposition, or inclination toward something
In a sentence
Ha mostrato fin da bambino una spiccata propensione per la musica.
Since childhood, he showed a marked inclination for music.
La bassa propensione al rischio limita gli investimenti innovativi.
Low risk tolerance limits innovative investments.
Non tutti hanno la stessa propensione al cambiamento.
Not everyone has the same propensity for change.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| propensione | feminine · singular |
| propensioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal register.
- Takes the preposition 'a' or 'per' (e.g. 'propensione al rischio', 'propensione per le arti').