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Predisposition

Verb / ˌpri:dɪspʌˈzɪʃʌn / Another word for predisposition — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tendency to suffer from a particular condition or to do a particular thing.

Synonyms & similar words

sensitivity inclination propensity tendency leaning penchant affinity bias preference predilection proneness susceptibility vulnerability weakness susceptibility likelihood chance proclivity aptitude knack flair

Example sentences

  1. Hereditary factors can contribute to a predisposition to certain mental illnesses.
  2. His predisposition towards risk-taking made him a successful entrepreneur.
  3. Studies have shown that there is a genetic predisposition to alcoholism.
  4. A predisposition to allergies can be triggered by exposure to certain substances.
  5. Her love of music may be due to a predisposition towards creativity.

Quotes

  • Genetics is not the only predisposition. It's also a question of what you do with your genes, and your environment.
  • There is a predisposition to want to think of African Americans as inferior.
  • There's no question that there's a predisposition to addiction, and that some people are more susceptible than others.

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