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proclivity
a natural tendency or inclination toward something
Synonyms
- tendency
- inclination
- propensity
Antonyms
- aversion
- disinclination
- reluctance
proclivity in a sentence
Her proclivity for solving puzzles made math club appealing.
His proclivity for debate made him a natural choice for the team.
Where it comes from
From Latin proclivis, meaning 'sloping forward or prone.'
Memory hook
PROCLIVITY leans forward toward a habit or preference.
Read it in context
- The Altered Shore Narrative
- The Marker on the Slope Narrative
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