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Tendency vs Proclivity - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between tendency and proclivity

is that tendency is a likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward while proclivity is a predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially refers to a strong disposition or bent.

tendency

English

Noun

(tendencies)
  • A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
    • Denim has a tendency to fade.
  • An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.
    • a militant tendency

    Derived terms

    * multitendency

    Synonyms

    * inclination * disposition * propensity * penchant * trend

    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