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PROCLIVITY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word proclivity. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word proclivity. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PROCLIVITY

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propensity
nounn
noun

• an inclination to do something

• a natural inclination

• a disposition to behave in a certain way

leaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an inclination to do something

• a natural inclination

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• the act of deviating from a vertical position

adjective satellite

• departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

penchant
nounn
noun

• a strong liking

disposition
nounn
noun

• your usual mood

• the act or means of getting rid of something

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing

inclination
nounn
noun

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

• (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

• (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

• that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

• the act of inclining; bending forward

predilection
nounn
noun

• a predisposition in favor of something

• a strong liking

predisposition
nounn
noun

• susceptibility to a pathogen

• an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way

• a disposition in advance to react in a particular way

preference
nounn
noun

• a strong liking

• a predisposition in favor of something

• the right or chance to choose

• grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)

tendency
nounn
noun

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• an inclination to do something

• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

• a general direction in which something tends to move

Best Hypernyms For PROCLIVITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for proclivity, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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disposition inclination tendency leaning predilection predisposition propensity

Alternatives for PROPENSITY

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