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/
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
His proclivity for sweets shows the moment he sees the dessert cart.
His proclivity for activity hurts productivity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + -clin- (to lean/incline, from Latin clivus) + -ity (noun suffix) = proclivity
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📝Examples
“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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