propense

[ proh-pens ]

adjectiveArchaic.
  1. having a tendency toward; prone; inclined.

Origin of propense

1
1520–30; <Latin prōpēnsus, past participle of prōpendēre to propend

Other words from propense

  • pro·pense·ly, adverb
  • pro·pense·ness, noun

Words Nearby propense

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How to use propense in a sentence

  • It is, however, not to be omitted, that he appears always propense towards the side of mercy.

  • Thou know'st Achilles fiery, and propense Blame to impute even where blame is none.

  • Thou know'st how rash is youth, and how propense To pass the bounds by decency prescribed,730 Quick, but not wise.

  • I shall provide in them a particular antidote to those defects to which nature has made you most propense.

    Four Early Pamphlets | William Godwin
  • It might seem that he was about this time in a state of feeling propense to love.

    Life of John Keats | William Michael Rossetti