proneness

English

Etymology

From prone +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation

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Noun

proneness (usually uncountable, plural pronenesses)

  1. The quality or state of being prone, or of bending downward.
    Antonym: supineness
    The proneness of animals is opposed to the erect posture of human beings.
  2. The state of lying with the face down.
  3. (dated) Descent; declivity.
    the proneness of a hill
  4. Inclination of mind, heart, or temper; propension; disposition.
    proneness to self-gratification

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