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predisposition

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˌpɹidɪspəˈzɪʃən// UK //pɹiːdˌɪspəzˈɪʃən// pre·dis·po·si·tion

n. 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.


SIMPLE

He has a natural predisposition for learning new languages.

CONTEXTUAL

While the patient's family history suggests a genetic predisposition to heart disease, a healthy diet can significantly reduce the risk.

COMPLEX

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.

Synonyms
Origin

From pre- + disposition.

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