Knack
Knack noun - A special and usually inborn ability.
Usage example: a jazz musician with an incredible knack for improvisation
Propensity and knack are semantically related. in ability topic. In some cases you can use "Propensity" instead a noun "Knack", when it comes to topics like skill.
Nearby Words: knacker, knackery
Propensity
Propensity noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.
Usage example: a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping
Knack and propensity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knack" instead a noun "Propensity".
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How words are described
| human | human knack | human propensity |
| good | good knack | good propensity |
| natural | natural knack | natural propensity |
| complete | complete knack | complete propensity |
| Other adjectives: extreme, unfortunate, little, remarkable, incredible, noted, magical, genetic, stronger. | ||
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