proclivity
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for proclivity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strong natural tendency to behave or think in a certain way.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Comes from Latin prōclīvitās, from prōclīvis (“prone to”).
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