noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

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

   "The child has a proclivity for exaggeration."

2. 2
   a natural inclination wordnet

Synonyms

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penchantpropensitya thing foraffinityaffinityaim

Example

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"Your record indicates a proclivity for violence."

Etymology

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

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