proclivity
/prəˈklɪvɪti/
pro · cli · vi · ty
prə · ˈklɪ · vɪ · ti
English Definition
n. a tendency or inclination to do something regularly
Significado en Español
proclividad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khuynh hướng, thiên hướng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro(forward)+cliv(incline)+ity(noun suffix)→ proclivity, tendency.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In his free time, John showed a proclivity for activities that involved creativity and art. Which word is closest in meaning to “proclivity”?
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A
reluctance
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B
fear
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C
tendency
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D
indifference
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C — tendency.
“proclivity” means n. a tendency or inclination to do something regularly
Common questions about “proclivity”
What does “proclivity” mean?
proclivity — n. a tendency or inclination to do something regularly. In Chinese: 倾向，癖好.
How do you pronounce “proclivity”?
proclivity is pronounced /prəˈklɪvɪti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pro · cli · vi · ty.
Is “proclivity” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. proclivity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “proclivity”?
pro(forward)+cliv(incline)+ity(noun suffix)→ proclivity, tendency.
