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proclivity vs disposition

disposition vs proclivity

proclivity and disposition both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
proclivity Yes No No No
disposition Yes No No No
As nouns, disposition is a hypernym of proclivity; that is, disposition is a word with a broader meaning than proclivity:
  • proclivity: a natural inclination
  • disposition: an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Other hypernyms of proclivity include inclination, tendency.
proclivity (noun) disposition (noun)
a natural inclination the act or means of getting rid of something
your usual mood
a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Difference between proclivity and disposition

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