proclivity
proclivity
Definition
pro·cliv·ity (prō kliv′ə tē)
noun pl. proclivities -·ties
a natural or habitual tendency or inclination, esp. toward something discreditable
Etymology: L proclivitas < proclivus, downward < pro-, before (see pro-) + clivus, a slope (see declivity)
proclivity
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: Foreign banks do not have a proclivity nor do they really feel an interest or need to go down market.
- demonstrate: Furthermore, Jeremiah does not elsewhere demonstrate a proclivity for making such specific predictions.
Adjective modifier
- natural: Janardhana was, by instinct and natural proclivity, a person who wanted to talk to families on a personal basis.
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