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Definition of predisposition

predisposition

/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃ.ən/
pre · dis · po · si · tion
Plural:predispositions
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Adjective:predisposed
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predisposition Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A liability or tendency to suffer from a particular medical condition, often due to genetic or environmental factors.

Example

"A family history of heart disease can indicate a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol."

2

An inclination or tendency to hold a particular attitude, belief, or behavioral pattern beforehand.

Example

"The mediator approached the negotiation without any predisposition toward either side's argument."

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• Nearby Words

predigital
predinner
predispose
predisposition
predominance
predominant
predominantly

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the prefix pre- ('before') and disposition, ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb disponere ('to arrange' or 'to put in order').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Predisposition. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/predisposition
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