predisposition

Noun

Meaning

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.

Previous fitness or adaptation to any change, impression, or purpose; susceptibility; -- applied to material things; as, the predisposition of the body to disease.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sensitivity propensity proclivity type turn diathesis thing desire trend taste attitude preference bias attraction likelihood
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Antonyms

justice loathing detestation equity neutrality dislike
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Hypernyms

disposition inclination tendency susceptibility susceptibleness

Hyponyms

diathesis orientation preference predilection habitus sensitization

Phrases with the word

predisposition toward allergies

Examples

It is a predisposition of human nature to consider an unpleasant idea untrue, and then it is easy to find arguments against it. Sigmund Freud

In accordance with an old but not outworn tradition, it might now be wise for all to conclude that crime, or even misbehavior, is the act of an individual, not the predisposition of a class. John Kenneth Galbraith

Cleverness: A predisposition to irritate excessively. Peter Greenaway

I believe people may have a predisposition for artistic creativity. It doesn't mean they're going to make it. Rita Dove

Comedy and tragedy are two sides of the same coin. A talent in one area might also lead to a predisposition in the other. Jack Dee

Let no one think that flexibility and a predisposition to compromise is a sign of weakness or a sell-out. Paul Kagame

Close letter words and terms

predisposedly predisposedness predisposingly predisposition toward allergies predispositional predispositionally