No. 16,714 in Russian
склонность
Inclination or tendency.
In a sentence
У него есть склонность к рисованию, поэтому он решил стать художником.
He has an inclination towards drawing, so he decided to become an artist.
In this sentence, 'склонность' is used to denote a natural tendency or aptitude towards a particular activity, which in this case is drawing.
Склонность к перееданию может привести к проблемам со здоровьем.
The tendency to overeat can lead to health problems.
Here, 'склонность' refers to a habitual or predisposed behavior that could have negative consequences.
Она всегда проявляет склонность помогать другим в трудных ситуациях.
She always shows a disposition to help others in difficult situations.
Here, 'склонность' indicates a consistent behavioral trait or a favorable disposition towards helping others.
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