The difference between Penchant and Proclivity
When used as nouns, penchant means taste, liking, or inclination (for), whereas proclivity means a predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection.
check bellow for the other definitions of Penchant and Proclivity
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Penchant as a noun:
Taste, liking, or inclination (for).
Examples:
"He has a penchant for fine wine."
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Penchant as a noun (card games, uncountable):
A card game resembling bezique.
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Penchant as a noun (card games):
In the game of penchant, any queen and jack of different suits held at the same time.
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Proclivity as a noun:
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
Examples:
"The child has a proclivity for exaggeration."