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

proclivity

noun

as in tendency

a habitual attraction to some activity or thing showed artistic proclivities at an early age

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

aversion
distaste
disinclination
dislike
allergy
indifference
disfavor
objectivity
neutrality
averseness
detachment
disliking
impartiality
disrelish
apathy
nonchalance
unconcern
insouciance
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Some common synonyms of proclivity are leaning, penchant, and propensity. While all these words mean "a strong instinct or liking for something," proclivity suggests a strong natural proneness usually to something objectionable or evil.

a proclivity for violence

While in some cases nearly identical to proclivity, leaning suggests a liking or attraction not strong enough to be decisive or uncontrollable.

a student with artistic leanings

The words penchant and proclivity can be used in similar contexts, but penchant implies a strongly marked taste in the person or an irresistible attraction in the object.

a penchant for taking risks

The words propensity and proclivity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, propensity implies a deeply ingrained and usually irresistible inclination.

a propensity to offer advice

单词	proclivity
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 proclivity noun as in tendency a habitual attraction to some activity or thing showed artistic proclivities at an early age Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tendency inclination aptitude devices affinity predilection propensity predisposition penchant knack affection impulse bias disposition leaning preference bent partiality addiction talent genius appetite turn habitude bone gift flair prejudice like fondness liking habit taste partisanship favor endowment faculty idiosyncrasy one-sidedness practice speciality quirk forte specialty eccentricity pattern peculiarity fancy custom routine singularity way convention wont oddity kink trick practise Antonyms & Near Antonyms aversion distaste disinclination dislike allergy indifference disfavor objectivity neutrality averseness detachment disliking impartiality disrelish apathy nonchalance unconcern insouciance disinterestedness See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of proclivity are leaning, penchant, and propensity. While all these words mean "a strong instinct or liking for something," proclivity suggests a strong natural proneness usually to something objectionable or evil. a proclivity for violence While in some cases nearly identical to proclivity, leaning suggests a liking or attraction not strong enough to be decisive or uncontrollable. a student with artistic leanings The words penchant and proclivity can be used in similar contexts, but penchant implies a strongly marked taste in the person or an irresistible attraction in the object. a penchant for taking risks The words propensity and proclivity are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, propensity implies a deeply ingrained and usually irresistible inclination. a propensity to offer advice
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proclivity

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