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Predisposition

Predisposition Meaning & Definition
Predisposition Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Predisposition?

[n] a disposition in advance to react in a particular way
[n] an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
[n] susceptibility to a pathogen

Synonyms | Synonyms for Predisposition: sensitivity

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See Also | diathesis | disposition | disposition | habitus | hypersensitivity | inclination | orientation | predilection | preference | sensitisation | sensitization | susceptibility | susceptibleness | tendency

Predisposition In Webster's Dictionary

\Pre*dis`po*si"tion\, n.[Pref. pre- + disposition: cf. F. pr['e]disposition.] 1. 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. 2. Previous fitness or adaptation to any change, impression, or purpose; susceptibility; -- applied to material things; as, the predisposition of the body to disease.

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