Definition of Predisposition

1. Noun. Susceptibility to a pathogen.


2. Noun. An inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way.
Generic synonyms: Disposition, Inclination, Tendency
Specialized synonyms: Orientation, Predilection, Preference
Derivative terms: Predispose

3. Noun. A disposition in advance to react in a particular way.
Generic synonyms: Disposition

Definition of Predisposition

1. n. The act of predisposing, or the state of being predisposed; previous inclination, tendency, or propensity; predilection; -- applied to the mind; as, a predisposition to anger.

Definition of Predisposition

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Predisposition

predigesting
predigestion
predigestions
predigests
predilection
predilections
predinner
predinners
predischarge
prediscoveries
prediscovery
predispose
predisposed
predisposes
predisposing
predisposition (current term)
predispositions
predive
prednisolone
prednisolones
prednisone
prednisones
predoctoral
predominance
predominances
predominancies
predominancy
predominant
predominantly
predominate

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