proclivity
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pro·cliv·i·ty
(prō-klĭv'ĭ-tē) 
n., pl., -ties.
A natural propensity or inclination; predisposition. See synonyms at predilection.
n., pl., -ties.
A natural propensity or inclination; predisposition. See synonyms at predilection.
[Latin prōclīvitās, from prōclīvis, inclined : prō-, forward; see pro-1 + clīvus, slope.]
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proclivity
noun
- An inclination to something: bent, bias, cast, disposition, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proneness, propensity, squint, tendency, trend, turn. See approach/retreat, like/dislike.
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proclivity
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Definition: inclination, tendency
Antonyms: disinclination
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proclivity
IN BRIEF: Inclination.
By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote.
— Douglas Jerrold (1803-1857)
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categories related to 'proclivity'
- Approval, Respect, and Recognition - proclivity: inclination, predisposition toward
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Proclivity
Dansk (Danish)
n. - tendens, tilbøjelighed
Français (French)
n. - propension, tendance
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - έφεση, προδιάθεση, ροπή
Italiano (Italian)
inclinazione
Português (Portuguese)
n. - proclividade (f)
Español (Spanish)
n. - propensión, tendencia
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - benägenhet, böjelse, anlag
中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
倾向, 气质, 癖性
中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 傾向, 氣質, 癖性
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) ميل, نزعه
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