propension
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of propension
1520–30; < Latin prōpēnsiōn- (stem of prōpēnsiō ) inclination. See propense, -ion
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What then gives us so great a propension to ascribe an identity to these successive perceptions, and to suppose ourselves possest of an invariable and uninterrupted existence through the whole course of our lives?
From A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume
Lord Orerry has observed, that a propension to jocularity and humour is apparent in the last works of Swift.
From The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume V. by Theophilus Cibber
He had a strong propension for poetry, and has favoured the world with many performances much applauded.
From The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume IV by Theophilus Cibber
And I may add, that the sweet gratification I feel, in the indulging the strongest and best propension of my nature, in thus expatiating in its praise, is true pleasure, true happiness.
From An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Taste, and of the Origin of our Ideas of Beauty, etc. by James L. Clifford
You have the same propension, that I have, in favour of what is contiguous above what is remote.
From A Treatise of Human Nature by David Hume
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