C1 noun Formel

proplicity

/prəˈplɪsɪti/

A natural inclination or habitual tendency to behave in a particular way or to favor a specific outcome. It describes a psychological or behavioral predisposition toward certain actions or attitudes.

Exemples

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1

In everyday life, he has a strange proplicity for losing his wallet at the most inconvenient times.

In daily life, he has a natural tendency to lose his wallet when it is most troublesome.

2

The candidate's proplicity for diplomatic negotiations made her the ideal choice for the international envoy position.

The candidate's natural inclination toward diplomatic talks made her perfect for the international role.

3

I've noticed you have a real proplicity for finding the best coffee shops in every city we visit.

I have seen that you have a special knack for finding great cafes whenever we travel.

Famille de mots

Nom
proplicity
Adverbe
proplicitously
Adjectif
proplicitous
Apparenté
propensity
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Pro' (forward) and 'plicity' (like simplicity or a fold). You are 'folded forward' toward a certain choice, showing your natural leaning.

Quiz rapide

The scientist's ________ for meticulous detail ensured that the experiment was flawless.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : proplicity

Exemples

1

In everyday life, he has a strange proplicity for losing his wallet at the most inconvenient times.

everyday

In daily life, he has a natural tendency to lose his wallet when it is most troublesome.

2

The candidate's proplicity for diplomatic negotiations made her the ideal choice for the international envoy position.

formal

The candidate's natural inclination toward diplomatic talks made her perfect for the international role.

3

I've noticed you have a real proplicity for finding the best coffee shops in every city we visit.

informal

I have seen that you have a special knack for finding great cafes whenever we travel.

4

Sociological research suggests that individuals raised in urban environments may develop a proplicity for fast-paced lifestyles.

academic

Research in sociology shows that people from cities might naturally lean toward living a busy life.

5

The firm has a strong proplicity for investing in emerging technologies rather than established markets.

business

The company has a clear habit of putting money into new tech instead of older, stable markets.

Famille de mots

Nom
proplicity
Adverbe
proplicitously
Adjectif
proplicitous
Apparenté
propensity

Collocations courantes

natural proplicity a natural tendency
show a proplicity for to exhibit an inclination toward
inherent proplicity an innate predisposition
growing proplicity an increasing tendency
proplicity toward violence a tendency to be violent

Phrases Courantes

a proplicity for trouble

a habit of getting into difficult situations

by sheer proplicity

due to a simple natural inclination

marked proplicity

a very noticeable tendency

Souvent confondu avec

proplicity vs propensity

Propensity is the standard, widely accepted term; proplicity is a rarer, often test-specific variant or synonym.

proplicity vs simplicity

Simplicity refers to being easy or plain, while proplicity refers to an internal leaning or habit.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word in highly formal contexts or when preparing for advanced English proficiency exams. It is often followed by the preposition 'for' when referring to an activity or 'toward' when referring to a direction of thought.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse it with 'proclivity' or 'propensity' because they sound similar and share the same meaning; while interchangeable, 'propensity' is much more common in native speech.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Pro' (forward) and 'plicity' (like simplicity or a fold). You are 'folded forward' toward a certain choice, showing your natural leaning.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'pro-' (forward) and roots related to 'plicare' (to fold), suggesting a specific directional bending or leaning of character.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable or countable noun Commonly followed by 'for' + gerund (-ing) or noun Often used with the indefinite article 'a'
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Contexte culturel

The word is primarily used in academic settings and standardized testing (like GRE or SAT) to assess high-level vocabulary knowledge.

Quiz rapide

The scientist's ________ for meticulous detail ensured that the experiment was flawless.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : proplicity

Mots lis

subsupertion

C1

Describing a state, process, or entity that exists across or connects both subordinate and superior levels within a hierarchical system. It refers to the intersectional quality of elements that influence both the foundational and the overarching structures of an organization or concept.

multiphobfy

C1

A psychological state characterized by the convergence and compounding of multiple distinct phobias into a single, pervasive condition. It refers to the complex interplay where various irrational fears amplify each other, often leading to total cognitive paralysis.

adnavant

C1

Describing something that is moving forward or situated in a leading, proactive position within a sequence or system. It is often used in technical or formal contexts to denote a state of advancement or a strategic frontward placement.

uniscendure

C1

To integrate multiple complex systems or disparate elements into a single, cohesive, and simplified path of operation. It describes the act of unifying various components while simultaneously grounding them into a more accessible or fundamental structure.

enalterion

C1

Describes a state, condition, or pattern that occurs in a sequence of alternating or recurring stages. It is typically used in technical, medical, or formal contexts to characterize systems that shift between two or more distinct modes.

superloqucide

C1

Describing a person or style of communication that is so excessively talkative it effectively 'kills' the conversation or prevents others from participating. It refers to a level of verbosity that dominates and stifles any potential for balanced dialogue.

circumuniery

C1

The state or act of encircling a single, central point or unity. It describes a structural or conceptual arrangement where all elements are oriented toward a one-point focus or central core.

bigravive

C1

Describes a state or entity influenced by two distinct centers of gravity or significant forces. It is typically used to characterize situations where two powerful, often opposing, pressures exert equal pull on an individual or system.

contraclamly

C1

A rare adjective describing a state of being quietly defiant or stubbornly silent in direct opposition to public noise or popular outcry. It characterizes an individual or attitude that uses composed silence as a strategic tool to resist external pressure or chaos.

univadacy

C1

To unify or standardize disparate elements, systems, or ideas into a single, cohesive framework. This verb is primarily used in specialized technical or administrative contexts to describe the process of achieving total systemic consistency.

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