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propenseness

propenseness is the alternative spelling of propensenesse.

Meaning of propensenesse

Noun

propensenesse (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) Inclination; propensity; tendency.
    • There is a propensnesse to diseases in the body.1624, John Donne, Devotions, section 22.573
  2. (obsolete) 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.1672, R. McWard, English Balance, section 53

Origin of propenseness

From propense + -ness.

Questions about propenseness

What is propenseness the alternative spelling of?
Propenseness is the alternative spelling of propensenesse.

Words near propenseness in the dictionary

  1. propenones
  2. propenoyl
  3. propense
  4. propensed
  5. propensely
  6. propenseness
  7. propensenesse
  8. propension
  9. propensions
  10. propensities
  11. propensitude

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