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- [proh-pens]
- /proʊˈpɛns/
- /prəpˈens/
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- [proh-pens]
- /proʊˈpɛns/
Definitions of propense word
- adjective propense having a tendency toward; prone; inclined. 1
- adjective propense inclining forward 0
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Origin of propense
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin prōpēnsus, past participle of prōpendēre to propend
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Parts of speech for Propense
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
propense popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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propense usage trend in Literature
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