proclivity

noun

pro·cliv·i·ty prō-ˈkli-və-tē How to pronounce proclivity (audio)

plural proclivities

: an inclination or predisposition toward something

especially : a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable

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Have you always had this leaning toward wanting to know about words and their etymologies? Maybe you even have a propensity to use the featured word several times in the course of the day—due, of course, not to a proclivity for pretentiousness, but because you simply have a penchant for using a rich vocabulary. And perhaps you have a predilection for using lots of synonyms, such as proclivity (from clivus, the Latin word for "slope"), referring to a tendency usually toward something bad; propensity, suggesting an often uncontrollable inclination; penchant, meaning an irresistible attraction; and predilection, which describes a strong liking derived from one's temperament.

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Recent Examples on the Web But even on the show, Dayne (then-Electra) spoke about her difficulty with the lip-sync format, and how her proclivity for live singing made the challenge even harder than usual.

Stephen Daw, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2022 Whatever your proclivity, CDMX presents it in abundance.

Dana Covit, Vogue, 25 July 2022 These challenges consistently exploit Sonic's most fun actions, like his homing strikes, his wall runs, and his general proclivity for going fast on loops and corkscrew grinding rails.

Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 14 June 2022 Traore displayed a proclivity to draw contact down low and get to the free-throw line, with impressive shooting form for a big man, to boot.

Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2022 There is no natural proclivity by either gender to lie.

Patricia Fersch, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Keanu Reeves couldn’t be happier to get to work on a project involving a warrior who is 80,000 years old and has a proclivity for punching people through the chest.

Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2022 This could include law enforcement action, but often this step would and should focus on mental health care -- working with the individual, their family, and their educators to overcome any proclivity for violence.

Byjohn Cohen, ABC News, 7 July 2022 Also, some data indicates BA.5 has a proclivity to reinfect people, said Cima.

Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 6 July 2022 See More

单词	proclivities
释义	proclivity noun pro·cliv·i·ty prō-ˈkli-və-tē plural proclivities : an inclination or predisposition toward something especially : a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable Did you know? Have you always had this leaning toward wanting to know about words and their etymologies? Maybe you even have a propensity to use the featured word several times in the course of the day—due, of course, not to a proclivity for pretentiousness, but because you simply have a penchant for using a rich vocabulary. And perhaps you have a predilection for using lots of synonyms, such as proclivity (from clivus, the Latin word for "slope"), referring to a tendency usually toward something bad; propensity, suggesting an often uncontrollable inclination; penchant, meaning an irresistible attraction; and predilection, which describes a strong liking derived from one's temperament. Synonyms affection affinity aptitude bent bias bone devices disposition genius habitude impulse inclination leaning partiality penchant predilection predisposition propensity tendency turn See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web But even on the show, Dayne (then-Electra) spoke about her difficulty with the lip-sync format, and how her proclivity for live singing made the challenge even harder than usual. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2022 Whatever your proclivity, CDMX presents it in abundance. Dana Covit, Vogue, 25 July 2022 These challenges consistently exploit Sonic's most fun actions, like his homing strikes, his wall runs, and his general proclivity for going fast on loops and corkscrew grinding rails. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 14 June 2022 Traore displayed a proclivity to draw contact down low and get to the free-throw line, with impressive shooting form for a big man, to boot. Tom Green \| Tgreen@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2022 There is no natural proclivity by either gender to lie. Patricia Fersch, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Keanu Reeves couldn’t be happier to get to work on a project involving a warrior who is 80,000 years old and has a proclivity for punching people through the chest. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2022 This could include law enforcement action, but often this step would and should focus on mental health care -- working with the individual, their family, and their educators to overcome any proclivity for violence. Byjohn Cohen, ABC News, 7 July 2022 Also, some data indicates BA.5 has a proclivity to reinfect people, said Cima. Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 6 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin proclivitas, from proclivis sloping, prone, from pro- forward + clivus slope — more at pro-, declivity First Known Use 1561, in the meaning defined above proclivities noun plural of proclivity as in tendencies a habitual attraction to some activity or thing showed artistic proclivities at an early age Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tendencies inclinations aptitudes affinities predilections affections leanings predispositions impulses propensities biases appetites preferences devices dispositions partialities penchants talents knacks bents addictions prejudices habitudes bones gifts geniuses tastes genii habits turns likings endowments likes favors faculties fancies practices specialties idiosyncrasies eccentricities specialities flairs patterns peculiarities quirks customs partisanships conventions fortes routines singularities oddities ways kinks tricks practises wonts Antonyms & Near Antonyms distastes dislikes allergies aversions disinclinations disfavors indifferences detachments disrelishes impartialities objectivities neutralities insouciances nonchalances apathies See More
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proclivity

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