Predisposition — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌprē-di-ˈspōz/ pre·dis·pose

Meaning & Definition of Predisposition

Predisposition (verb)

  1. to dispose in advance
  2. to make susceptible
  3. to bring about susceptibility

Predisposition (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a habitual attraction to some activity or thing

    "the young woman's predisposition to date men who are very much like her father"

    similar: affection, affinity, aptitude, bent, bias, bone, devices, disposition, genius, habitude, impulse, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency, turn
    related: favor, one-sidedness, partisanship, prejudice, endowment, faculty, flair, gift, knack, talent, addiction, appetite, fancy, fondness, like, liking, preference, taste, forte, speciality, specialty, convention, custom, habit, pattern, practice, routine, trick, way, wont, eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, kink, oddity, peculiarity, quirk, singularity
    near: allergy, averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish, distaste, detachment, impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, apathy, disinterestedness, indifference, insouciance, nonchalance, unconcern

Related Entry: Predispose (verb)

Predispose is a different word from Predisposition. The synonyms below are for predispose, not for predisposition.

  1. to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition

    "Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people."

    "Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease."

    similar: dispose, incline, fit, fix, groom, lay, prep, prepare, ready, influence, prepossess, sway, convince, persuade, suggest, bias, poison, prejudice

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Predisposition

The most common words with a similar meaning to Predisposition:

affection, affinity, aptitude, bent, bias, bone, devices, disposition, genius, habitude, impulse, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency, turn

Related Words for Predisposition

favor, one-sidedness, partisanship, prejudice, endowment, faculty, flair, gift, knack, talent, addiction, appetite, fancy, fondness, like, liking, preference, taste, forte, speciality, specialty, convention, custom, habit, pattern, practice, routine, trick, way, wont

Near Antonyms of Predisposition

allergy, averseness, aversion, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disrelish, distaste, detachment, impartiality, neutrality, objectivity, apathy, disinterestedness, indifference, insouciance, nonchalance, unconcern

Word Forms of Predisposition

Inflections: predisposed, predisposing, predisposes

Derived words: predisposition (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Predisposition

First known use: 1646t

Frequently Asked Questions about Predisposition

What does "Predisposition" mean?

"Predisposition" means to dispose in advance. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to dispose in advance.

What is another word for "Predisposition"?

Other words for "Predisposition" include affection, affinity, aptitude, bent, bias, bone, devices and disposition. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Predisposition" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Predisposition"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Predisposition". Common alternatives include affection, affinity, aptitude, bent, bias, bone, devices, disposition, genius and habitude.

How do you use "Predisposition" in a sentence?

Examples of "Predisposition" in a sentence: "the young woman's predisposition to date men who are very much like her father".

Is "Predisposition" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Predisposition" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Predisposition"?

"Predisposition" is pronounced /ˌprē-di-ˈspōz/ and divided into syllables as pre·dis·pose.

What is the origin of the word "Predisposition"?

First known use: 1646t.

What is another word for "Predisposition" meaning "a habitual attraction to some activity or thing"?

When "Predisposition" (noun) means a habitual attraction to some activity or thing, synonyms include affection, affinity, aptitude, bent, bias and bone.