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Proneness

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The quality or state of being prone, or of bending downward. uncountable, usually

    "The proneness of animals is opposed to the erect posture of human beings."

  2. 2
    being disposed to do something wordnet
  3. 3
    The state of lying with the face down. uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    Descent; declivity. dated, uncountable, usually

    "the proneness of a hill"

  5. 5
    Inclination of mind, heart, or temper; propension; disposition. uncountable, usually

    "proneness to self-gratification"

Etymology

From prone + -ness.

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