proneness

uncountable usually dated

The quality or state of being prone, or of bending downward. / The state of lying with the face down. / (dated) Descent; declivity. / Inclination of mind, heart, or temper; propension; disposition.

Japanese Meaning

うつ伏せである状態、すなわち顔を下に向けて横たわっている状態 / 体が前かがみ、または下方向に傾く性質 / (古い用法) 下方への傾斜、斜面や下り坂の様子 / 心や気質における傾向、性向や資質

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The proneness of the old pier to sagging alarmed the inspectors.

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老朽化した桟橋がたわみやすいことに検査官は驚いた。

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Sense（1）

The quality or state of being prone, or of bending downward.

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

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Sense（2）

The state of lying with the face down.

Sense（3）

(dated) Descent; declivity.

the proneness of a hill

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Sense（4）

Inclination of mind, heart, or temper; propension; disposition.

proneness to self-gratification

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pronenesses

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