proclivity

Meaning

A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.

Synonyms

tendency

propensity

inclination

predisposition

predilection

leaning

flair

proneness

aptness

disposition

bent

trend

penchant

temper

bias

gradient

hang

inflection

inflexion

interest

list

manner

option

pitch

preference

qualities

slant

slope

strain

temperament

tilt

tipping

torque

acclivity

disposedness

affinity

appetence

aptitude

bend

cant

capableness

careen

choice

conjugation

desire

diathesis

drift

facility

flexion

Translations

proclividad

propension

eğilim

inclination

tendance

tendenza

Hang

penchant

propensione

neiging

propensión

Neigung

prédisposition

Tendenz

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/

Etymology

From Latin prōclīvitās, from prōclīvis (“prone to”).