as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
the young woman's predisposition to date men who are very much like her father
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Recent Examples of predisposition
Brook said genetic testing showed no predisposition for cancer and believed decades of exposure to carcinogens as a firefighter caused the disease.
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Dawn White,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Many different things can cause that imbalance, including genetic predisposition or damage to the muscles and ligaments around the joint.
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Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
Because diet, exercise, metabolic disease and genetic predisposition all interact with these epigenetic pathways, hormone therapy alone cannot fully address the risk.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
But a genetic predisposition toward efficient storage does not explain an epidemic.
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Joshua Moen,
STAT,
8 June 2026
However, unless select patients have a predisposition to depositing plastics plus the usual pre-existing risk factors, the plastics are likely a cause of the vascular events.
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Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
The samples helped people discover entirely new family trees and could reveal consequential health information, such as a genetic predisposition to cancer.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The current trial included people either with a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol or who had early heart events, but Lilly plans to conduct a larger trial of about 200 people—including more people in the latter category who might be more representative of those who have heart disease.
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Alice Park,
Time,
28 May 2026
The interplay between genetic predisposition and early experience is where the story becomes genuinely complex.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Dawn White,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Many different things can cause that imbalance, including genetic predisposition or damage to the muscles and ligaments around the joint.
—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
Because diet, exercise, metabolic disease and genetic predisposition all interact with these epigenetic pathways, hormone therapy alone cannot fully address the risk.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
But a genetic predisposition toward efficient storage does not explain an epidemic.
—
Joshua Moen,
STAT,
8 June 2026
However, unless select patients have a predisposition to depositing plastics plus the usual pre-existing risk factors, the plastics are likely a cause of the vascular events.
—
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
The samples helped people discover entirely new family trees and could reveal consequential health information, such as a genetic predisposition to cancer.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
The current trial included people either with a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol or who had early heart events, but Lilly plans to conduct a larger trial of about 200 people—including more people in the latter category who might be more representative of those who have heart disease.
—
Alice Park,
Time,
28 May 2026
The interplay between genetic predisposition and early experience is where the story becomes genuinely complex.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposition
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At its most fundamental, leadership exists because humans are simultaneously competitive and cooperative — and the balance between these two tendencies determines everything.
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Even the most memorable new character, Forky (Tony Hale)—an endearingly daffy piece of plastic cutlery with a tendency toward self-harm—could only reinforce the sense that we were being served a load of flimsy, disposable goods.
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Burdette, leveraging his brother’s connections with college athletes, and his natural inclination to bring the party, had recruited agents who were younger and more fun than Pughsley’s original crowd.
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Choosing a college major has always felt like a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries—new engineering and computer science grads earn more than those with English degrees.
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The future of talent acquisition will require hiring more for aptitude, adaptability and leadership potential—and less for perfectly linear résumés.
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.
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At one point, Jessie befriends a gang of tech toys that includes a low-tech potty-training product named Smarty Pants, along with GPS and camera devices Atlas and Snappy.
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The suspects arrested allegedly planned to target senior government officials with small, armed drones; no devices were launched.
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In her memoir, Andrews mentions that her children briefly attended UCLA Lab School and that Joanna had affinities for horseback riding and reading.
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Multiple studies show consumers report stronger brand affinity and higher purchase intent after attending in-person activations.
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