Propension
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Propension is a noun meaning (archaic) Propensity.
Meaning
(archaic) Propensity.
Example Sentences
But I aſſeſt the gods, your full conſent, / Gaue vvings to my propenſion, and cut off / All feares attending on ſo dire a proiect, […]
As for me, my tast is strangely distasted to it's propensions, which in us are produced without the ordinance and direction of our judgement.
Word Forms
- propensions
Synonyms for propension
Depending on context, synonyms include affinity, bag, bent, dish, fancy, liking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include procerity, prophetry, propylaeon, potance, partaking, proteranthy.
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