Definition of Propense

1. a. Leaning toward, in a moral sense; inclined; disposed; prone; as, women propense to holiness.

Definition of Propense

1. Adjective. (archaic) Leaning toward, in a moral sense; inclined; disposed; prone; as, women propense to holiness. ¹

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Definition of Propense

1. tending toward [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Propense

propenamides
propend
propended
propending
propends
propene
propenes
propenoate
propenoates
propenoic
propenoic acid
propenol
propenols
propenone
propenonitrile
propense (current term)
propensenesse
propension
propensions
propensities
propensity
propenyl
propenyl alcohol
propenyls
propepsin
propepsins
propeptide
propeptides
propeptone
propeptones

Literary usage of Propense

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Lives of the Right Hon. Francis North, Baron Guilford, Lord Keeper of by Roger North (1826)
"But this propense disposition to fear had a worse effect upon his spirits when applied to the consequences of his life; and not only sullied his character ..."

2. The London Encyclopaedia, Or, Universal Dictionary of Science, Art by Thomas Tegg (1829)
"Women, propense and inclinable to holiness, be edified in good things, ... I have brought scandal In feeble hearts, propense enough before To waver, ..."

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