proclivity

One entry found for proclivity.

Main Entry: pro·cliv·i·ty
Pronunciation: prO-'kli-v&-tE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
Etymology: Latin proclivitas, from proclivis sloping, prone, from pro- forward + clivus slope -- more at PRO-, DECLIVITY
: an inclination or predisposition toward something; especially : a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable
synonym see LEANING