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predisposition

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɾɨðiʃpuˈziˈsɐ̃w̃/pre·dis·po·si·ção

Definition

1

A tendency or natural inclination towards something, usually prior to any external influence.

Usage examples

“There is a genetic predisposition to certain diseases.”
“She has a natural predisposition for music.”

Common combinations

genetic predispositionpredisposition to diseasenatural predispositionhave a predisposition