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propension
propension Now rare. (prəʊˈpɛnʃən) [= F. propension (1595 in Godef. Compl.), ad. L. prōpensiōn-em inclination, propensity, n. of action f. prōpendēre: see propend.] 1. The action, fact, or quality of ‘propending’ or inclining to something; inclination, ‘leaning’, propensity. a. = propensity 1 a.c 15... Oxford English Dictionary
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propensation
† propenˈsation Obs. rare—1. [Bad formation.] = propension 1.1650 R. Stapylton Strada's Low C. Warres ix. 43 He,..in riding the great horse, and practising his weapon, more delighted to exercise his body, then his mind. (margin) Propensation [mispr. Prospensation] to Armes. Oxford English Dictionary
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Quercus estremadurensis
Due to its relictic status of conservation and its high propension to hybridise with any other surrounding quercus species, many characteristics are still wikipedia.org
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propensity
propensity (prəʊˈpɛnsɪtɪ) [f. as prec. + -ity: so It. propensità (Florio).] 1. The quality or character of being ‘propense’ or inclined to something; inclination, disposition, tendency, bent. Const. to, towards (rarely for, of) with n., or to with inf. a. Disposition or inclination to some action, c... Oxford English Dictionary
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François Jullien
Works Translated into English : The Propensity of Things, Toward a History of Efficacy in China (La propension des choses), Zone Books, New York, 1995 La Propension des choses. Pour une histoire de l’efficacité en Chine, Seuil, 1992. wikipedia.org
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privatively
ˈprivatively, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] 1. In a privative manner; by the taking away or absence of something; negatively.1659 H. More Immort. Soul i. xi. §7. 81 This Indifferency of the Matter to Motion or Rest may be understood two wayes: Either privatively, that is to say, That it has not any reall ... Oxford English Dictionary
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connivency
connivency arch. or Obs. (kəˈnaɪvənsɪ) Also 7 -ancey, -ancy. [ad. L. co(n)nīvēntia: see prec. and -ency.] 1. = connivence 1.1600 Holland Livy i. xlvi. 33 They were married, with Servius his leave and connivencie, rather than his good liking. 1621 Commons' Petit. in Rushw. Hist. Coll. (1659) I. 41 If... Oxford English Dictionary
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Conscience
just in the active and contemplative life: "a free spirit, attracting itself through love"; "an intellect enlightened by grace", "a delight yielding propension wikipedia.org
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biasing
▪ I. biasing, vbl. n. (ˈbaɪəsɪŋ) [f. as prec. + -ing1.] 1. Inclination towards one side; propension.1646 J. Hall Horæ Vac. 7 The best course to keepe his judgement from biasing. 1865 Carlyle Fredk. Gt. V. xiii. vii. 74 The question is intricate, and there are many secret biassings concerned in the s... Oxford English Dictionary
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inflamed
inflamed, ppl. a. (ɪnˈfleɪmd) [f. inflame v. + -ed1.] 1. Set on fire, kindled, burning, blazing, in flames. Now rare.1603 Florio Montaigne (1634) 300 Archimedes..saith, the Sunne is a God of enflamed yron. c 1611 Chapman Iliad viii. L iij b, I had conceipt, we should haue made retreate, By light of ... Oxford English Dictionary
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attest
▪ I. attest, v. (əˈtɛst) [a. F. atteste-r, OF. atester, ad. L. attestā-ri, f. at- = ad- to + testā-ri to bear witness, f. testis witness.] 1. a. trans. To bear witness to, affirm the truth or genuineness of; to testify, certify. Const. simple obj., subord. clause, inf. phr., or absol.1596 Spenser F.... Oxford English Dictionary
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devotion
devotion, n. (dɪˈvəʊʃən) Also 3–6 -cion, -oun, -un, -cyon, etc., 5–6 -tioun(e, 6 -syon. [a. OF. devocion, -ciun, -tiun (12th c. in Littré), mod.F. dévotion = Pr. devotio, Cat. devoció, Sp. devocion, It. devozione, all early ad. L. dēvōtiōn-em, n. of action from dēvovēre to devote. The order of devel... Oxford English Dictionary
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assign
▪ I. assign, v. (əˈsaɪn) Forms: 3–6 assygn(e, 3–7 assigne, 4 a sign, asegne, asingne, 4–6 assine, 5 asyne, a-cyne, asigne, assyngne, 5–6 assyng(e, 6 assyne, asein, 7 essign, 5– assign. Aphet. 5 syne. [a. OF. a(s)signe-r, a(s)siner, a(s)sene-r:—L. ad-, assignāre, f. ad to + signāre to make a sign, f.... Oxford English Dictionary
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slur
▪ I. slur, n.1 Now dial. (slɜː(r)) Also 5 sloor, 5, 9 slore, 7 slurre. [Of obscure origin. Cf. MDu. slore (Du. sloor, sloerie) a sluttish woman.] Thin or fluid mud. Cf. slurry n. Also fig.c 1440 Promp. Parv. 460/1 Sloor [v.r. slore], or sowr.., cenum, limus. a 1614 D. Dyke Myst. Selfe-Deceiving (161... Oxford English Dictionary
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liking
▪ I. liking, vbl. n.1 (ˈlaɪkɪŋ) [OE. l{iacu}cung, f. l{iacu}cian: see like v.1 and -ing1.] † 1. The fact of being to one's taste (cf. like v.1 1), or of being liked. Obs.c 897 K. ælfred Gregory's Past. xli. 303 Ðætte hie for ðære licunga ðære heringe..ðe hie lufiᵹeað eac ᵹeðafiᵹen ða tælinge. c 1175... Oxford English Dictionary
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