Main Entry:

pro·cliv·i·ty

Pronunciation:

\prō-ˈkli-və-tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural pro·cliv·i·ties

Etymology:

Latin proclivitas, from proclivis sloping, prone, from pro- forward + clivus slope — more at pro-, declivity

Date:

circa 1591

: an inclination or predisposition toward something ; especially : a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable

synonyms see leaning