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Propense

Propense \Pro*pense"\, a. [L. propensus, p. p. See Propend.] Leaning toward, in a moral sense; inclined; disposed; prone; as, women propense to holiness.
--Hooker. -- Pro*pense"ly, adv. -- Pro*pense"ness, n.

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propense

a. (context archaic English) lean toward, in a moral sense; inclined; disposed; prone; as, women propense to holiness.

Usage examples of "propense".

For heads that are disposed unto Schism and complexionally propense to innovation, are naturally indisposed for a community, nor will be ever confined unto the order or Ĺ“conomy of one body.