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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inclination tendency predisposition leaning bent penchant affinity liking fondness weakness partiality bias susceptibility vulnerability proneness proclivity disposition temperament character nature makeup constitution propensity predilection preference taste appetite relish fondness affection love passion obsession fixation addiction habit routine custom tradition practice mannerism idiosyncrasy quirk trait characteristic

    Meaning of Proclivity

    A natural or habitual tendency or inclination to do something.

    Definitions

    • A person's natural tendency or inclination, especially to do something bad or undesirable
    • * A natural or habitual tendency or inclination to do something

    Etymology of Proclivity

    The word "proclivity" originates from the Latin "proclivitas," meaning "a leaning or inclination," which is derived from "proclivis," meaning "leaning forward" or "prone," and the suffix "-ity," which forms a noun indicating a state or condition.

    Example Uses

    • She has a proclivity for spending money on designer clothes.
    • * He has a proclivity for taking risks, which often gets him into trouble.
    • * The company has a proclivity for hiring employees with diverse backgrounds.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    aversion dislike distaste disinclination reluctance hesitation unwillingness resistance opposition repugnance repulsion abhorrence detestation hatred loathing antipathy apathy indifference neutrality disinterest ambivalence uncertainty indecision indecisiveness tentativeness cautiousness wariness prudence reserve restraint

    Related Nouns

    tendency inclination disposition temperament character nature personality trait characteristic feature attribute quality property propensity predilection preference taste appetite fondness affection passion obsession habit routine custom tradition practice mannerism idiosyncrasy quirk

    Related Verbs

    incline tend lean bend predispose dispose influence induce prompt encourage motivate inspire persuade convince tempt entice lure attract draw pull exert exertion strain stretch extend

    Related Adjectives

    inclined prone predisposed disposed susceptible vulnerable liable likely probable potential possible natural habitual customary traditional usual normal typical characteristic distinctive peculiar unique individual personal subjective relative comparative preferential optional elective