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propensione

inclination

noun proh-pen-SYOH-neh Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: Latin propensio, from propendere (to lean toward).

Also means

propensity

Usage Note

Propensione describes a natural tendency or disposition toward something: propensione al rischio ('risk appetite'), propensione al risparmio ('propensity to save'). It is often used in economics and psychology. The plural propensioni is regular. The related adjective is propenso (essere propenso a fare qualcosa, 'to be inclined to do something').

Examples

"Ha una naturale propensione per la musica."

Natural Translation

She has a natural inclination towards music.

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