C1 noun Formal

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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
proplicity
Adverb
proplicitously
Adjective
proplicitous
Related
propensity
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: proplicity

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
proplicity
Adverb
proplicitously
Adjective
proplicitous
Related
propensity

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

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

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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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Memory Tip

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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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: proplicity

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