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predisposition
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predisposition
n.
previous tendency, predilection, previous inclination; sensitivity, susceptibility (to disease, etc.)
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Predisposition
Predisposition may refer to:
- Genetic predisposition, a genetic effect which can identify individuals who may be predisposed to certain health problems
- Predispositioning Theory, mathematical term in the field of decision theory
- Calculus of predispositions, method of calculating probability
- Instinct, a biological predisposition, an innate and biologically vectored behavior that can be easily learned
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predisposition
Noun
1. susceptibility to a pathogen
(synonym) sensitivity
(hypernym) susceptibility, susceptibleness
(hyponym) habitus
(attribute) sensitizing, sensitising
2. an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
(hypernym) inclination, disposition, tendency
(hyponym) predilection, preference, orientation
(derivation) predispose
3. a disposition in advance to react in a particular way
(hypernym) disposition
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prédisposition
nf.
predisposition, susceptibility, strain
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predisposition
n.
náchylnost
