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
For example, mutations in the CNTNAP2 gene, which plays a role in the development and function of the nervous system, have been linked to a predisposition of autism, particularly among some Amish children.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Knowing someone’s genetic predisposition to type 1 diabetes, however, can help doctors identify whom to flag for follow-up tests.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The problem arose from the encounter between this antisemitic predisposition, the reckless actions of the government and the results on the ground.
—Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The Twitterverse was still taking shape at the time, so widespread snark and predisposition to derision was not yet pop culture’s default setting.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
These can include a lack of proper socialization as puppies, past traumatic experiences, pain or illness, or even genetic predisposition.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The data analyzed also lacked information on participants’ family history, any genetic predispositions to cancer, and lifestyle factors like smoking.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the many gifts of being connected to older relatives is the knowledge of how genetic predisposition can shape our lives.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
One of the many gifts of being connected to older relatives is the knowledge of how genetic predisposition can shape our lives.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Knowing someone’s genetic predisposition to type 1 diabetes, however, can help doctors identify whom to flag for follow-up tests.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The problem arose from the encounter between this antisemitic predisposition, the reckless actions of the government and the results on the ground.
—Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The Twitterverse was still taking shape at the time, so widespread snark and predisposition to derision was not yet pop culture’s default setting.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 Sep. 2025
These can include a lack of proper socialization as puppies, past traumatic experiences, pain or illness, or even genetic predisposition.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The data analyzed also lacked information on participants’ family history, any genetic predispositions to cancer, and lifestyle factors like smoking.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the many gifts of being connected to older relatives is the knowledge of how genetic predisposition can shape our lives.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
One of the many gifts of being connected to older relatives is the knowledge of how genetic predisposition can shape our lives.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposition
Noun
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Aside from these Nazi-ish tendencies, Frankenstein is erotically obsessed with the borders of life and death, with wounds and organs being specific sites of fascination; meanwhile, Katrin’s attraction to a lowly, virile farmhand (Joe Dallesandro) jeopardises the sanctity of the experiments.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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This failure was not due to a lack of warnings, but to a deeper human tendency to discount the unthinkable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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On command, the Arc would detach from the service module and reenter the atmosphere at Mach 20+ with a high sustained g-load to arrive at any location within its orbital inclination zone.—
David Szondy
October 13,
New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
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As Tuchel attested, England’s inclination to regain possession was as impressive as their work on the ball.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cootes also has demonstrated some solid aptitude in the faceoff circle.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With natural, biodegradable, and inexpensive components, such batteries could one day provide an eco-friendly alternative for powering homes or small devices without relying on toxic metals or complex supply chains.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Officials suspect that three explosive devices were dropped in the parking lot.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Not only are the margins strong, but products help with brand affinity.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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Monáe told the story while explaining her affinity for Halloween.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Predisposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposition. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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