proclivity
pronunciation
How to pronounce proclivity in British English:
UK [prəˈklɪvəti]
How to pronounce proclivity in American English:
US [proˈklɪvɪti]
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- Noun:
- a natural inclination
Word Origin
- proclivity (n.)
- 1590s, from Middle French proclivité or directly from Latin proclivitatem (nominative proclivitas) "a tendency, predisposition, propensity," from proclivis "prone to," literally "sloping, inclined," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + clivus "a slope," from PIE *klei-wo-, suffixed form of *klei "to lean" (see lean (v.)).
Example
- 1. But mr kam saw the business potential in this proclivity .
- 2. The japanese proclivity to throw out what anywhere else would be considered perfectly respectable goods from cars to couches is well known .
- 3. The 49-year-old treasury secretary is known for his private proclivity for profanity and an ability to pivot seamlessly from discussing u.s. manufacturing to the chinese currency .
- 4. Yet america 's practical outlook and openness to change foster respect for china 's accomplishments as well as a proclivity to solve problems .
- 5. Doing this type of analysis , mr. gilbert of proclivity believes , would stop retailers from sending out buying recommendations based on outdated information .