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Definitions for predisposition
priˌdɪs pəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌpri dɪs-pre·dis·po·si·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
sensitivity, predispositionnoun
susceptibility to a pathogen
predispositionnoun
an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
predispositionnoun
a disposition in advance to react in a particular way
Wiktionary
predispositionnoun
the state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a disease or other health problem
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Predispositionnoun
Previous adaptation to any certain purpose.
Etymology: præ and disposition.
It was conceived to proceed from a malignity in the constitution of the air, gathered by the predispositions of seasons. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.
Tunes and airs have in themselves some affinity with the affections; so as it is no marvel if they alter the spirits, considering that tunes have a predisposition to the motion of the spirits. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist.
External accidents are often the occasional cause of the king’s evil; but they suppose a predisposition of the body. Richard Wiseman, Surgery.
Webster Dictionary
Predispositionnoun
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
Predispositionnoun
previous fitness or adaptation to any change, impression, or purpose; susceptibility; -- applied to material things; as, the predisposition of the body to disease
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of predisposition in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of predisposition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of predisposition in a Sentence
When I see how they're laying it out or what they're saying then I'll make up my mind, from what I know now my predisposition is not to support that.
GPs will always recommend maintaining a healthy lifestyle to all of their patients, regardless of their weight or genetic predisposition, including making sure patients are eating a well-balanced diet, taking regular exercise, drinking alcohol in moderation, not smoking, and getting enough sleep.
I tell patients that stress is not causing their skin disease; certainly there’s some underlying predisposition to begin with, but once those risk factors are there, stress can certainly be a trigger.
This is what we call a gene-environment interaction, you still need the asbestos exposure, but the genetic predisposition can make you more likely to develop mesothelioma with a lower level of asbestos exposure.
It's hurtful to think that those who are seeking the highest offices in the land are ignoring the basic tenets of the Constitution and suddenly concluding that Muslims have a predisposition for violence, it feels like we're a punching bag.
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- قابليةArabic
- predispoziceCzech
- Neigung, VeranlagungGerman
- predisposiciónSpanish
- prédispositionFrench
- predisposizione, tendenza, diatesiItalian
- נְטִיָה קְדוּמָהHebrew
- 傾向Japanese
- მიდრეკილებაGeorgian
- praedispositioLatin
- predyspozycjaPolish
- predispozițieRomanian
- склонность, предрасположенностьRussian
- ஏதுவான நிலையைTamil
- схильністьUkrainian
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