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Propenseness

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.