proclivity

About 0.36 uses per million words.

Meaning

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

   The child has a proclivity for exaggeration.

Similar words

propensity leaning tendency bias willingness susceptibility trend readiness inclination bent

Often followed by

to for of toward towards in is and that

Word family

proclivities