proclivity — a natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈklɪvəti/
Korean meaning: 특정한 방식으로 행동하는 자연스러운 경향이나 성향
Korean pronunciation: 프러**클**리버티
Example Sentences
- My cat has a proclivity for knocking things off tables at 3 AM.
- The politician's proclivity for making controversial statements kept his advisors on edge.
- She discovered her proclivity for languages when she learned three in just two years.
proclivity
NOUN//prəˈklɪvəti//
a natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way
The baker shows her proclivity for perfectionism while arranging pastries
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His proclivity for activity hurts productivity!
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Origin
From Latin 'proclivitas', derived from 'proclivis' meaning 'sloping forward' or 'inclined', composed of 'pro-' (forward) and 'clivus' (slope or hill). The word evolved to mean a natural tendency or inclination.
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“My cat has a proclivity for knocking things off tables at 3 AM.”
“The politician's proclivity for making controversial statements kept his advisors on edge.”
“She discovered her proclivity for languages when she learned three in just two years.”
“His proclivity for wearing mismatched socks became his trademark in the office.”
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