PREDISPOSITION

predisposition

(noun) a disposition in advance to react in a particular way

predisposition

(noun) an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way

sensitivity, predisposition

(noun) susceptibility to a pathogen

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

predisposition (countable and uncountable, plural predispositions)

the state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a disease or other health problem

Source: Wiktionary

Pre*dis`po*si"tion, n.Etym: [Pref. pre- + disposition: cf. F. prédisposition.]

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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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