Definition of propensity

"propensity" in the noun sense

1. leaning, propensity, tendency

an inclination to do something

"he felt leanings toward frivolity"

2. proclivity, propensity, leaning

a natural inclination

"he has a proclivity for exaggeration"

3. aptness, propensity

a disposition to behave in a certain way

"the aptness of iron to rust"

"the propensity of disease to spread"

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Quotations for propensity

We have all a propensity to grasp at forbidden fruit. [ Cudworth ]

No evil propensity of the human heart is so powerful that it may not be subdued by discipline. [ Seneca ]

propensity in Scrabble®

The word propensity is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters propensity:

PROPENSITY
(180)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (32 words)

entropy, isotype, nippers, norites, orients, pointer, postern, potpies, pronest, propine, propyne, protein, pterins, pyrites, pyrones, pyropes, repoint, ripstop, ropiest, snipper, snippet, soppier, stonier, stopper, stripey, stroppy, tippers, toppers, topspin, triones, triynes, trypsin

 

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In propensity

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propensity in Words With Friends™

The word propensity is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 19

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters propensity:

PROPENSITY
(279)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (32 words)

entropy, isotype, nippers, norites, orients, pointer, postern, potpies, pronest, propine, propyne, protein, pterins, pyrites, pyrones, pyropes, repoint, ripstop, ropiest, snipper, snippet, soppier, stonier, stopper, stripey, stroppy, tippers, toppers, topspin, triones, triynes, trypsin

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word propensity

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In propensity

PROPENSITY
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Words within the letters of propensity

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