Proclivity

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪvɪti

Origin

From Latin prōclīvitās, from pro ("toward") + clīvus ("a slope, hill").

Full definition of proclivity

Noun

1. A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.
• Joyce Ulysses, Episode 16This therefore was the reason why the still comparatively young though dissolute man who now addressed Stephen was spoken of by some with facetious proclivities as Lord John Corley.

Synonyms

• propensity