English Explanatory Dictionary

proclivity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.

Pronunciation

/pɹəʊˈklɪvɪti/ /pɹəˈklɪvɪti/ /pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ [pɹoʊˈklɪvɪɾi] /pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/ [pɹoʊˈklɪvəɾi] [pɹəˈklɪvɪɾi] en-us-proclivity.ogg /pɹəʉˈklɪvɪti/ [pɹəʉˈklɪvɪɾi]

Word forms

proclivity proclivities

Etymology

From Latin prōclīvitās, from prōclīvis (“prone to”).

Synonyms

penchant propensity affinity bag bent cup of coffee cup of joe cup of tea dish fancy liking partiality predilection predisposition preference proclivity propension shine taste thing
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