propenseness

propenseness
a) Inclination; propensity; tendency.

There is a propensnesse to diseases in the body.

b) Intention; premeditation.

They must needs look upon the King of England, as the spring & source, of all that calamity they feel, or feare, and perceive his propensnesse, to ruine them.


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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. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • propenseness — propenseˈness, propenˈsion (Shakespeare) or (now usu) propensˈity noun 1. Inclination of mind 2. Favourable inclination 3. A tendency to good or evil 4. Disposition 5. A tendency to move in a certain direction • • • Main Entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • propense — propensely, adv. propenseness n. /proh pens /, adj. Archaic. having a tendency toward; prone; inclined. [1520 30; < L propensus, ptp. of propendere to PROPEND] * * * …   Universalium

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  • Affections — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Affections >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 affections affections character qualities disposition nature spirit tone Sgm: N 1 temper temper temperament Sgm: N 1 diathesis diathesis …   English dictionary for students

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