proneness
|prone-ness|
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/ˈproʊn.nəs/
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/ˈprəʊn.nəs/
(prone)
tendency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'proneness' originates from the Latin word 'pronus', meaning 'leaning forward' or 'inclined'.
Historical Evolution
'pronus' transformed into the Old French word 'prone', and eventually became the modern English word 'prone', with 'proneness' as its noun form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'leaning forward', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tendency or inclination'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being prone; a tendency or inclination towards something.
His proneness to accidents made him a frequent visitor to the hospital.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35