Synonyms & related words for proclivity

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of proclivity — including propensity, penchant, predilection, leaning, tendency, predisposition. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to proclivity

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Synonyms for proclivity

Common synonyms for proclivity include propensity, penchant, predilection, leaning, tendency, predisposition, inclination, proneness — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does proclivity come from?

The word proclivity breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pro-, from Latin pro (“forth, forward”); and -cliv, from Latin clivus (“slope”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.