propendent

[Lat. propend ens, pr. par. of propendeo =to propend (q. v.).] 1. Ord. Lang.: Inclining forward or toward any IMG:content-1605.png:[blocks in formation] Chem.: C3H8O2=(C3H6)" (OH)2. A diatomic alcohol formed by the action of nascent hydrogen on glycerin. It is colorle , inodorous, soluble in water, alcohol, and ether, and boils at 188°-189°. pro-pěnse', a . [Lat. pro pens us , pa. par. of pro pendeo to propend (q. v.).] Leaning or inclining morally; inclined or disposed, whether to good or ill: having an inclination or propensity; prone. ( Cowper : Task , v. 585.) pro-pěnse'-ly, adv. [Eng. propense; -ly.] In a propense manner; with natural af tendency or inclination. "Is there no difference betwixt one propensely going out of the road, and a haple wanderer, straying by delusion?"-Sterne: Sermons, No. xviii. pro-pěnse-ne , s . (English propense ; -ne .] The quality or state of being propense; propensity; natural tendency; pronene . "There is a propensene to diseases in the body." Donne: Devotions, p. 573.