English Explanatory Dictionary

propense

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Leaning toward, in a moral sense; inclined; disposed; prone.
  2. Prepense.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈpɛns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-propense.wav

Word forms

propense more propense most propense

Etymology

From Latin prōpensus, perfect passive participle of prōpendeō.

Derived words

propensed propensely propenseness propensenesse propensity
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