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Predilection vs Proclivity - What's the difference?

predilection | proclivity |

Proclivity is a synonym of predilection.



As nouns the difference between predilection and proclivity

is that predilection is condition of favoring or liking; tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition while proclivity is a predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.

predilection

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Condition of favoring or liking; tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.
  • * 1987 , Edwin M. Yoder Jr., "Lewis Powell a Fine Sense of Balance," Washington Post , 29 Jun.,
    • But for him the first rule of judging was to set aside personal predilection and vote the law and the facts.
  • * 2000 , Terry McCarthy, "Lost Generation," Time Asia , 23 Oct.,
    • ... youth’s predilection for revolt.
  • * 2001 , Marina Cantacuzino, "On deadly ground," The Guardian , 13 Mar.,
    • Wilson doesn’t see any inconsistency between his socialism and his predilection for the high life.

    proclivity

    English

    Noun

    (proclivities)
  • A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.
  • * , Episode 16
    • This therefore was the reason why the still comparatively young though dissolute man who now addressed Stephen was spoken of by some with facetious proclivities as Lord John Corley.

    Synonyms

    * propensity