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Proclivous vs Proclive - What's the difference?

proclivous | proclive |

As adjectives the difference between proclivous and proclive

is that proclivous is inclined towards something; tending by nature while proclive is having a tendency by nature; prone; proclivous.

proclivous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • inclined towards something; tending by nature
  • (zoology) Having the incisor teeth directed forward.
    • (Webster 1913)

    proclive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a tendency by nature; prone; proclivous.
    • (Elizabeth Browning)
    (Webster 1913) ----