Definitions
- Describing a natural tendency or inclination towards a particular behavior or activity. - Referring to a predisposition or preference for something. - Talking about an inherent inclination or disposition towards a certain habit or trait.
- Describing a strong liking or preference for something. - Referring to a natural inclination or bias towards a particular thing or activity. - Talking about a fondness or attraction towards a specific object, idea, or behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a natural inclination or preference towards something.
- 2Both words suggest a predisposition or bias towards a particular behavior or activity.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a fondness or attraction towards something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Proclivity is more commonly used in academic or formal contexts while predilection is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Proclivity has a neutral connotation while predilection can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
- 3Scope: Proclivity can refer to a general tendency or inclination while predilection usually refers to a specific liking or preference.
- 4Formality: Proclivity is more formal than predilection.
Remember this!
Proclivity and predilection are synonyms that both describe a natural inclination or preference towards something. However, proclivity is more formal and neutral in tone, while predilection is more commonly used in everyday language and can have a positive or negative connotation depending on the context. Additionally, proclivity can refer to a general tendency or inclination, while predilection usually refers to a specific liking or preference.
