prōˈklivəd.ē, -rəˈk-, -vətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Latin proclivitas, from proclivis + -itas -ity
: an inclination or predisposition toward something
must not be forced into social activities for which they have no proclivity — Philip Toynbee
especially : a strong inherent inclination or predisposition toward something objectionable that is difficult to control and that arises from a natural tendency in that direction and especially from particular characteristics of constitution or temperament or from frequent or habitual experience with or indulgence in the thing indicated
man's proclivity for violence — H.N.Maclean
Synonyms: see leaning