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pro·cliv·i·ty
\prōˈklivəd.ē, -rəˈk-, -vətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Latin proclivitas, from proclivis + -itas -ity
: an inclination or predisposition toward something
< must not be forced into social activities for which they have no proclivity — Philip Toynbee >
especially : a strong inherent inclination or predisposition toward something objectionable that is difficult to control and that arises from a natural tendency in that direction and especially from particular characteristics of constitution or temperament or from frequent or habitual experience with or indulgence in the thing indicated
< man's proclivity for violence — H.N.Maclean >
Synonyms: see leaning |