 predisposition |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way | |
| Related terms: | inclination predilection predispose | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (medicine) susceptibility to a pathogen | |
| Synonyms: | sensitivity | |
| Related terms: | susceptibility habitus sensitization hypersensitivity diathesis desensitizing sensitizing | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a disposition in advance to react in a particular way | |
| Related terms: | disposition | |
| Similar spelling: |
predisposed predication predestination |
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