proneness
noun
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noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English prone Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English proneness From prone + -ness.
- The quality or state of being prone, or of bending downward.
“The proneness of animals is opposed to the erect posture of human beings.”
- The state of lying with the face down.
- Descent; declivity.
“the proneness of a hill”
- Inclination of mind, heart, or temper; propension; disposition.
“proneness to self-gratification”