Predisposition: meaning, definitions and examples
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predisposition
[ ˌpriː.dɪ.spəˈzɪʃ.ən ]
psychology
A tendency to think, act, or feel in a particular way, especially one that is considered to be innate or inherent.
Synonyms
inclination, propensity, tendency
Examples of usage
- She has a predisposition to anxiety in stressful situations.
- Genetics may play a role in determining predispositions to certain diseases.
medicine
A hereditary inclination to a particular disease or condition.
Synonyms
susceptibility, tendency, vulnerability
Examples of usage
- Some people have a predisposition to develop allergies.
- Individuals with a family history of heart disease may have a genetic predisposition.
Translations
Translations of the word "predisposition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 predisposição
🇮🇳 प्रवृत्ति
🇩🇪 Veranlagung
🇮🇩 kecenderungan
🇺🇦 схильність
🇵🇱 predyspozycja
🇯🇵 素因 (そいん)
🇫🇷 prédisposition
🇪🇸 predisposición
🇹🇷 eğilim
🇰🇷 성향
🇸🇦 استعداد
🇨🇿 předpoklad
🇸🇰 predispozícia
🇨🇳 倾向 (qīngxiàng)
🇸🇮 nagnjenost
🇮🇸 tilhneiging
🇰🇿 бейімділік
🇬🇪 წინასწარ განწყობა
🇦🇿 meyillilik
🇲🇽 predisposición
Etymology
The word 'predisposition' originated in the mid-18th century, combining 'pre-' (before) and 'disposition' (tendency). It is commonly used in psychology and medicine to describe inherent tendencies or susceptibilities. The concept of predispositions has been studied extensively in various fields, including genetics, psychology, and medicine, to understand how certain traits or conditions may be passed down through generations or influenced by environmental factors.
See also: disposability, disposable, disposableness, disposal, disposed, disposer, disposing, dispossession, indisposition.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,135, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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