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proclivity
What does proclivity mean?
proclivity (noun): a predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use proclivity in a sentence?
- The child has a proclivity for exaggeration. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce proclivity?
/pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does proclivity come from?
From Latin prōclīvitās, from prōclīvis (“prone to”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of proclivity?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “proclivity”?
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What does “proclivity” mean?
an offshoot of a decision, fact etc.; a consequence or implication, especially one which complicates a situation
Not quite: that's what ramification means.
a predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent
Right! That's what “proclivity” means.
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
Not quite: that's what jurisprudence means.
the act of doing or representing in an excessive manner; a going beyond the bounds of truth, reason, or justice
Not quite: that's what exaggeration means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “proclivity”?
detachment
Not quite: detachment means something else.
propensity
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repetition
Not quite: repetition means something else.
memorandum
Not quite: memorandum means something else.
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