Propense
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈpɛns/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Propense is an adjective meaning (archaic) Leaning toward, in a moral sense; inclined; disposed; prone.
Meaning
(archaic) Leaning toward, in a moral sense; inclined; disposed; prone.
More Meanings
- (archaic, postpositive) Prepense.
Example Sentences
women propense to holiness
[…] women are so earnestly delighted with this kind of men, as being more propense by nature to pleasure and toys.
1739, David Hume, Treatise of Human Nature Book 3: Of Morals The most immediate effects of pleasure and pain are the propense and averse motions of the mind; which are diversified into volition, into desire and aversion, grief and joy, hope and fear
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include propitious, affectioned, propice, fain, present, amorous.
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