PROCLIVITY


Meaning of PROCLIVITY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prō-ˈkli-və-tē ]

noun

( plural -ties )

Etymology: Latin proclivitas, from proclivis sloping, prone, from pro- forward + clivus slope — more at pro- , declivity

Date: circa 1591

: an inclination or predisposition toward something ; especially : a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable

Synonyms: see leaning

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.