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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These deciduous trees are invasive in many areas because of their aggressive roots that spread wide and far, and their tendency to take over native plants.
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This is largely because about half of autistic children have a tendency to wander away from safe environments.
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Spiritual progress requires fighting against the natural downward inclination of our souls—though fighting, oddly, is also the problem.
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Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.
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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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But none of that has happened, and Hamas rejected a new disarmament proposal in March that would force it to give up its tunnel network as well as rockets, heavy munitions, explosive devices and assault rifles before any Israel withdrawal.
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This one from Amazon is only $36 and can keep your devices charged for up to one week on a single charge.
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The design and materials of devices such as bone saws, fleams and scarifacators – used to bleed veins and skin surfaces – illustrate the close affinity of humans with other animals.
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Congress has also shown an affinity for weighing in on sports disputes—consider the airtime members of Congress receive when sermonizing on the state of college sports.
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“Predisposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposition. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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