predisposition

Meaning

The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.

Synonyms

predilection

propensity

tendency

proclivity

disposition

inclination

aptness

sensitivity

proneness

aptitude

preference

diathesis

ability

bias

vulnerability

prepossession

hang

hobby

liking

option

partiality

pastime

penchant

preconception

predetermination

prejudice

quality

receptivity

suggestibility

susceptibility

taste

tractability

tractableness

trend

procatarxis

appetence

approach

attitude

bent

capableness

choice

constitution

deviation

efficiency

facility

flair

flexibility

fondness

form

genetic make-up

Translations

predisposición

prédisposition

predisposizione

predisposição

wilsbeschikking

disposition

gesteldheid

predisposició

Neigung

aanleg

tendência

προδιάθεση

aptitude

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

Etymology

From pre- + disposition.