predisposition
nounUK /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ · US /ˌpridɪspəˈzɪʃən/
Etymology From pre- + disposition.
1
The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.
- Synonyms
- proclivity, propensity
- Derived terms
- predispositional
- Related terms
- diathesis