Proneness

Proneness
Proneness Prone"ness, n. [1913 Webster] 1. The quality or state of being prone, or of bending downward; as, the proneness of beasts is opposed to the erectness of man. [1913 Webster]

2. The state of lying with the face down; -- opposed to {supineness}. [1913 Webster]

3. Descent; declivity; as, the proneness of a hill. [1913 Webster]

4. Inclination of mind, heart, or temper; propension; disposition; as, proneness to self-gratification. [1913 Webster]


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