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"Proclivity" vs. "proneness": nuances of natural tendencies
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Lloyd Cooper 23/12/2024, 14:19
Lloyd Cooper 23/12/2024, 14:19English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "proclivity" and "proneness" refer to a tendency or inclination toward something.
What is different?
"Proclivity" often implies a natural or habitual inclination, sometimes with a neutral or positive connotation, while "proneness" typically refers to a susceptibility to something negative or undesirable.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Proclivity- She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
- His proclivity for hard work earned him a promotion.
- They have a proclivity to donate generously to charity.
- Due to his proneness to injury, the athlete missed several games.
- Her proneness to allergies made springtime difficult.
- The region's proneness to earthquakes requires sturdy construction.
Difference
