proclivity
pro·cliv·i·ty
noun \prō-ˈkli-və-tē\: a strong natural liking for something that is usually bad : a tendency to do something that is usually bad
plural pro·cliv·i·ties
Full Definition of PROCLIVITY
: an inclination or predisposition toward something; especially : a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable
See Examples of PROCLIVITY
- <showed artistic proclivities at an early age>
Origin of PROCLIVITY
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- Synonyms
- affection, affinity, aptitude, bent, bias, bone, devices, disposition, genius, habitude, impulse, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, inclination, propensity, tendency, turn
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