Definitions for predisposition
priˌdɪs pəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌpri dɪs-pre·dis·po·si·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sensitivity, predispositionnoun

   susceptibility to a pathogen

2. predispositionnoun

   an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way

3. predispositionnoun

   a disposition in advance to react in a particular way

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. predispositionnoun

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

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. 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.

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1. predisposition

   A predisposition is an inherent or natural inclination, tendency, or susceptibility towards something, especially towards a certain type of behavior, attitude, or health condition. It is often linked to genetic or environmental factors that increase the likelihood of an individual developing a particular condition or behaving in a specific way.

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1. 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

2. Predispositionnoun

   previous fitness or adaptation to any change, impression, or purpose; susceptibility; -- applied to material things; as, the predisposition of the body to disease

Matched Categories

1. • Disposition
   • Inclination
   • Susceptibility

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of predisposition in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of predisposition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of predisposition in a Sentence

1. Patrick Wildman:

   We don't know what about service could lead to increased risk of the disease in veterans, it could be a variety of factors from head trauma and excessive physical activity to exposures. It also could be a combination of a genetic predisposition with an environmental trigger.

2. Hedy Kindler:

   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.

3. Steve Mowle:

   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.

4. Jonathan Silverberg:

   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.

5. Colin Pritchard:

   The utility of panel testing is that we know there are a lot more genes beyond BRCA1 and BRCA2 that are associated with cancer predisposition.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=predisposition
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Predisposition
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=predisposition
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predisposition
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=predisposition