predisposition
n. C / Un. a natural tendency or a hidden quality that makes you more likely to do or feel something. It can be a good or bad habit that you are born with or develop early in life.
n. a natural tendency or a hidden quality that inclines a person toward a specific action, feeling, or condition. Often used in medical or psychological contexts to describe a genetic or environmental susceptibility.
He has a natural predisposition for learning new languages.
While the patient's family history suggests a genetic predisposition to heart disease, a healthy diet can significantly reduce the risk.
The researcher argued that while environmental factors are significant, a genetic predisposition toward certain personality traits often determines how individuals respond to high-stress situations.
From pre- + disposition.