English dictionary

predisposition

/pr/i/,d/I/sp/@/'z/I//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

susceptibility to a pathogen

noun.state

Synonyms sensitivity

Source: WordNet 3.0
an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way

noun.cognition

Source: WordNet 3.0
a disposition in advance to react in a particular way

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of predisposing, or the state of being predisposed; previous inclination, tendency, or propensity; predilection; -- applied to the mind; as, a <i>predisposition</i> to anger.

noun

Source: webster1913