PROCLIVITY

proclivity, propensity, leaning

(noun) a natural inclination; “he has a proclivity for exaggeration”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

proclivity (plural proclivities)

A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.

Synonyms

• penchant, propensity, see also predilection

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*cliv"i*ty, n. Etym: [L. proclivitas: cf. F. proclivité.]

1. Inclination; propensity; proneness; tendency. "A proclivity to steal." Abp. Bramhall.

2. Readiness; facility; aptitude. He had such a dexterous proclivity as his teachers were fain to restrain his forwardness. Sir H. Wotton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 February 2025

CRAZY

(adjective) possessed by inordinate excitement; “the crowd went crazy”; “was crazy to try his new bicycle”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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