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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. PROCLIVITY definition: 1. the fact that someone likes something or likes to do something, especially something considered…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of PROCLIVITY is an inclination or predisposition toward something; especially : a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable. How to use proclivity in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. PROCLIVITY meaning: 1. the fact that someone likes something or likes to do something, especially something considered…. Learn more.

  5. 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.

  6. Proclivity definition: natural or habitual inclination or tendency; propensity; predisposition. See examples of PROCLIVITY used in a sentence.

  7. A proclivity is a tendency to behave in a particular way or to like a particular thing, often a bad way or thing.

  8. Synonyms for PROCLIVITY: tendency, inclination, aptitude, devices, affinity, predilection, propensity, affection; Antonyms of PROCLIVITY: aversion, distaste, dislike, disinclination, allergy, disfavor, neutrality, objectivity.

  9. n. pl. pro·cliv·i·ties. A natural propensity or inclination; a predisposition: a proclivity for exaggeration; a proclivity to complain. [Latin prōclīvitās, from prōclīvis, inclined : prō-, forward; see pro-1 + clīvus, slope; see klei- in Indo-European roots.]

  10. proclivity meaning, definition, what is proclivity: a tendency to behave in a particular way...: Learn more.

  11. A proclivity is a tendency to behave in a particular way or to like a particular thing, often a bad way or thing. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'proclivity' British English: prəklɪvɪti American English: proʊklɪvɪti. More. Synonyms of 'proclivity' • tendency, liking, leaning, inclination [...] More.