Meaning of the word proneness in English

What does proneness mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

proneness

US /ˈproʊn.nəs/
UK /ˈprəʊn.nəs/

Noun

the state of being likely to suffer from an illness or to do something bad

Example:
There is an increased proneness to illness in winter.
His proneness to exaggeration often made his stories unbelievable.
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