predisposition
/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
noun
- A tendency to think or behave in a particular way; a preexisting inclination.
- The study looked at people's predisposition to take risks.
- She has a predisposition to be suspicious of strangers.
- His natural predisposition toward optimism helped him through hard times.
- A condition of being especially likely to develop a particular disease or medical condition.
- A genetic predisposition to heart disease runs in her family.
- Doctors check for any predisposition to allergies before prescribing the medication.
- Obesity is a known predisposition for type 2 diabetes.
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