n. [ L. proclivitas: cf. F. proclivité. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Inclination; propensity; proneness; tendency. “A proclivity to steal.” Abp. Bramhall. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Readiness; facility; aptitude. [ 1913 Webster ]
He had such a dexterous proclivity as his teachers were fain to restrain his forwardness. Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]