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.


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  1. Penchant as a noun:

    Taste, liking, or inclination (for).

    Examples:

    "He has a penchant for fine wine."

  2. Penchant as a noun (card games, uncountable):

    A card game resembling bezique.

  3. Penchant as a noun (card games):

    In the game of penchant, any queen and jack of different suits held at the same time.

  1. 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."

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