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    proclivity
    /prəˈklɪvɪti/

    noun

    • 1. a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing: "a proclivity for hard work"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROCLIVITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Proclivity is a formal word for the fact that someone likes something or likes to do something, especially something considered morally wrong. Learn how to use proclivity in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and find translations in Chinese and other languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › proclivityProclivity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Proclivity is a noun that means a strong natural tendency or inclination, especially toward something bad or objectionable. Learn more about its synonyms, etymology, examples, and usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Proclivity is a formal word for the fact that someone likes something or likes to do something, especially something considered morally wrong. Learn how to use it in sentences, how to pronounce it and see synonyms and related words.

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    Proclivity is a noun that means natural or habitual inclination or tendency; propensity; predisposition. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and usage of proclivity with synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › proclivityProclivity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A proclivity is a natural tendency to like something, such as your sister's proclivity for restaurants that serve hot, spicy food. When you have a proclivity, it feels automatic — you like what you like; you don't even have to think about it.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROCLIVITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Proclivity is a tendency or inclination to behave or like something, often a bad thing. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of proclivity with sentences and examples.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › proclivityproclivity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Proclivity is a formal word for a natural desire or need that makes you tend to do something, often something bad. Learn how to use it in sentences, synonyms, word origin and more.